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HX03 GWE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 GWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,299 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 81,299 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,465 miles

both rear tyre valves starting to perish

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,117 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,934 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,036 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front shock absorber dust covers loose.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,329 miles

both front shock absorbers dust covers insecure.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,638 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,010 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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HX03 GWE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HX03 GWE, 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 HX03 GWE registered?

HX03 GWE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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