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GX03 TVJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,424 mi
Last recorded57,424 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 TVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,424 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 92,381 miles

slite bind to o/s rear brake

Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,954 miles

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

engnine oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 90,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engnine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,257 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,378 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 61,672 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

N/S/R tyre damaged

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)

Slight oil leak from steering damper

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,672 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

N/S/R tyre damaged

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)

Slight oil leak from steering damper

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,187 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls starting to perish.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wipers not checked for clearing screen due to washers not working.

Fail 20 Sep 2008 50,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Both front tyres sidewalls starting to perish.

Windscreen wipers not checked for clearing screen due to washers not working.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,126 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 39,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,181 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 36,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,038 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

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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GX03 TVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GX03 TVJ, 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 GX03 TVJ registered?

GX03 TVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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