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GX53 GKZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,871 mi
Last recorded30,871 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GKZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,871 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 30,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 17,868 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tailgate struts do not support weight of tailgate

Fail 27 Aug 2020 17,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tailgate struts do not support weight of tailgate

Pass 4 Sep 2019 16,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 14,997 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bushes are deteriorated/worn

Fail 28 Aug 2018 14,997 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bushes are deteriorated/worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 13,870 miles

Both front tyres are perished and cracked

Both rear tyres are perished

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber lower bushes (2.7.4)

Tailgate struts are weak and do not support tailgate

Pass 24 Aug 2016 12,758 miles

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

all four tyres perishing R 175/55 R15 - F 145/65 R15 T

Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,883 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both badly perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

all four tyres perishing R175/55 R15 T / F145/65 R15 T 2010

Pass 21 Aug 2014 11,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 11,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 10,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 10,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 9,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 8,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bulb out in high level brake light

Fail 13 Sep 2011 8,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bulb out in high level brake light

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,175 miles

two bulbs out in high level brake light

Fail 9 Sep 2010 8,175 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

two bulbs out in high level brake light

Pass 9 Sep 2009 7,307 miles

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Sep 2008 6,529 miles

all tyres are starting to crack up

nearside rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 12 Sep 2007 5,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 4,239 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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GX53 GKZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GX53 GKZ, 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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GX53 GKZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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