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GN03 TSU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,790 mi
Last recorded115,790 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 115,790 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,104 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 107,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,083 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,150 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,672 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,316 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,935 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 54,935 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,555 miles

N/s/r wheel rim damaged on inner edge.

One bulb not working in high level brake light.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 46,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

N/s/r wheel rim damaged on inner edge.

One bulb not working in high level brake light.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,180 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON INSIDE EDGES,REQUIRE REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P.

ONE ELEMENT OF HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NO WORKING.

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE IN A POOR CONDTION.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 32,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON INSIDE EDGES,REQUIRE REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P.

ONE ELEMENT OF HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NO WORKING.

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE IN A POOR CONDTION.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,514 miles

one bulb out in high level brake light

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2006 17,784 miles

one segment of 3rd stop lamp not working

rear number plate starting to discolour

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 TSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GN03 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

GN03 TSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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