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GN03 CNK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,903 mi
Last recorded63,903 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 CNK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 63,903 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 63,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Oct 2018 62,099 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached insecure and showing white light direct to rear (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm sidewalls tear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm sidewalls tear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure fuse box inside car (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheels and comfirm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer casings corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil seeps/staining engine and gearbox areas

Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,078 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 46,053 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 46,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,988 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 45,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,326 miles

o/s/r tyre bald shoulder

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f upper suspension mount wear

o/s/f upper suspension mount wear

Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,326 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f upper suspension mount wear

n/s/r tyre bald shoulder

o/s/f upper suspension mount wear

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,096 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2012 32,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 9 May 2011 31,062 miles

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

outer handbrake cables corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 27,163 miles

o/s/f tyre is heavily cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 25,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,018 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,989 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 19,989 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,071 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 15,071 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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GN03 CNK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GN03 CNK, 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 GN03 CNK registered?

GN03 CNK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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