MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both headlamps slightly deteriorated
both side indicators becoming pale
engine sump corroded and leaking oil
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
both front and both side indicators becoming pale
fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated
n/s/r coil spring becoming corroded
slight corrosion to front brake discs
various slight oil leaks
fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished
sump corroded and appears to be leaking
various minor oil leaks
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated
o/s wiper split
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear springs becoming corroded
both rear tyres starting to perish
front discs slightly corroded
heavy cracking to o/s and n/s outer tyre tred area, can't see cords at time of test
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
heavy cracking to o/s and n/s outer tyre tred area, can't see cords at time of test
plastic under shilds fitted front to rear
washers and wipers poor
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front pads getting low
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G1 POD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 G1 POD, 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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G1 POD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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