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GX03 ZFP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,971 mi
Last recorded77,971 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,922 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 70,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2021 65,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 58,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,427 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 37,430 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 37,430 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,633 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 14,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,832 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 13,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,717 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,895 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,878 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 6,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 5,257 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 ZFP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 ZFP, 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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What year was GX03 ZFP registered?

GX03 ZFP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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