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GDZ 788

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,382 mi
Last recorded84,382 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDZ 788
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 84,382 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 84,382 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 84,338 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 84,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,395 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 82,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 80,323 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 80,321 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 78,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,477 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 76,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,402 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 64,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 59,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's inner surface slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 59,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 56,091 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 56,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 54,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody cover fitted

Fail 8 May 2009 54,442 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody cover fitted

Pass 8 May 2008 53,149 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 May 2007 49,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 32,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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GDZ 788 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDZ 788, 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 GDZ 788 registered?

GDZ 788 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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