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GN03 TSV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,879 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 82,530 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 82,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,006 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisey

plastic sill and under trays

Fail 13 Nov 2020 82,006 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisey

plastic sill and under trays

Pass 7 May 2019 80,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 79,846 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 78,346 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,852 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres close to the 2mm wear bars

Fail 27 Jan 2016 70,852 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres close to the 2mm wear bars

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,900 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 63,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Feb 2014 60,182 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 30 May 2013 59,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 59,622 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 26 May 2012 49,630 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 49,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 42,359 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 42,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 May 2010 35,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 May 2010 35,684 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,449 miles

front no-plate slightly damaged

rear no-plate slightly deteriated

Pass 31 May 2008 16,228 miles

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

cuts to N/S/F tyre wall

front bumper damaged

front grill cracked

front number plate cracked

rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 May 2007 9,394 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 7,524 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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GN03 TSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

GN03 TSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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