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G1 POD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,498 mi
Last recorded81,498 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 POD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,498 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 81,495 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 75,102 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 68,103 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 68,101 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,944 miles

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 62,939 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,703 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 50,490 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 41,838 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,358 miles

fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished

sump corroded and appears to be leaking

various minor oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,511 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 29,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,732 miles

heavy cracking to o/s and n/s outer tyre tred area, can't see cords at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2012 20,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,484 miles

plastic under shilds fitted front to rear

washers and wipers poor

Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 11,091 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 5,368 miles

Front pads getting low

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 4,131 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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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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