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GX03 XLH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,842 mi
Last recorded73,842 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 XLH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,129 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 62,110 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,045 miles

Rear reflector faded in colour both (1.5.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,020 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 53,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,316 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 50,316 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,458 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 47,458 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,743 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Tread on both front tyres starting to lift

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,453 miles

Tread on both front tyres is starting to lift

Fail 17 Jun 2009 31,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tread on both front tyres is starting to lift

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,860 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracked on the side wall.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,720 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 XLH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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