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GX03 VEP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,015 mi
Last recorded70,015 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VEP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,015 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 70,015 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 68,831 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 68,831 miles

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 !!!

Fail 13 Aug 2015 68,831 miles

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 !!!

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear bodywork damaged and loose at fixings

Fail 3 Jun 2014 65,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,648 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 62,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,299 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)

n/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2010 52,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,466 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,535 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,212 miles

offside front shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,212 miles

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.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,256 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,470 miles

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.

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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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.

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