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GX03 XLM

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,605 mi
Last recorded43,605 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 XLM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres are just starting to perish

brake servo hose has been chaffing

engine oil sump pan has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2008 43,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres are just starting to perish

brake servo hose has been chaffing

engine oil sump pan has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,095 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 32,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

occasional noisy operation to handbrake

Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,433 miles

occasional noisy operation to handbrake

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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GX03 XLM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX03 XLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX03 XLM registered?

GX03 XLM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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