MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
drive shaft gaiter perished
rear side lamp dim
Emissions unable to be completed excessive levels of blue smoke during test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front jacking point corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front jacking point corroded
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light 50 % working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light 50 % working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
undertrays fitted
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear suspension corroded
front slam panel corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight inbalance on handbrake
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight inbalance on handbrake
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs getting worn
rear subframe getting corroded
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front discs getting worn
rear subframe getting corroded
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 VFC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 VFC, 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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GX03 VFC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 June 2003.
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