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FX03 ETR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,993 mi
Last recorded69,993 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 ETR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 69,993 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 69,511 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 68,144 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front centre and rear under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front centre and rear heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

heavily under sealed under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,875 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,720 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 56,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on when side lights on (3.4.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light on when side lights on (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light on when side lights on (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,738 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,871 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 11,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,386 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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FX03 ETR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX03 ETR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX03 ETR registered?

FX03 ETR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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