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GX03 XKY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,797 mi
Last recorded90,797 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 90,797 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 89,514 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 89,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,133 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,133 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,886 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 86,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,211 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,956 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 78,956 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil sump corroded and leakinh

Fail 13 Jul 2016 72,974 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

engine oil sump corroded and leakinh

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 66,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,163 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 61,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 56,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,417 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 52,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,338 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 46,338 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,485 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,810 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,568 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 XKY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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