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GX03 TVU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,428 mi
Last recorded61,428 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 TVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 61,428 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,478 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,771 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 53,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,244 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,687 miles

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

offside rear bumper slightly damaged

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly insecure

offside rear tyre inner wall cut (no ply or cords exposed)

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

temporary repair carried out to offside rear bumper/wheel arch

we advise the offside rear tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,677 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear bumper slightly damaged

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly insecure

offside rear tyre inner wall cut (no ply or cords exposed)

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

temporary repair carried out to offside rear bumper/wheel arch

we advise the offside rear tyre is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,232 miles

airbag warning light on

nearside and offside front shock absorber top rubber covers deteriorating

offside rear plastic wheel arch slightly damaged and slightly insecure

Fail 26 May 2011 39,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 39,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 37,126 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 34,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 27,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 22,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,238 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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GX03 TVU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX03 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

GX03 TVU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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