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GX03 VFF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,377 mi
Last recorded64,377 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 64,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 63,644 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 63,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2024 61,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 51,939 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,001 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 49,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,590 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 44,580 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,115 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 35,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer edge of tyre getting low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted underneath

sills have covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 27,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering locking device missing not working (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer edge of tyre getting low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted underneath

sills have covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,908 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,445 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,409 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,776 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,972 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,745 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,524 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,682 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 VFF 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 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFF, 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 VFF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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