MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front bumper insecure !!!!
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear bumper insecure !!!
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Missing !!!! (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Missing !!!! (5.2.5a)
Front bumper insecure !!!!
Rear bumper insecure !!!
Rear exhaust protrude body work !!!
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear bodywork damaged and loose at fixings
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
nearside rear bodywork damaged and loose at fixings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside seat belt twisted
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside seat belt twisted
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)
n/s/r bumper damaged
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn on shoulders
both front tyres worn on shoulders
offside front shock absorber dust cover insecure.
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front shock absorber dust cover insecure.
Drivers wiper poor
Exhaust manifold leaking & is cracked
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GX03 VEP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?
GX03 VEP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 May 2003.
Is GX03 VEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for GX03 VEP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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