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HX03 XAA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,101 mi
Last recorded85,101 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XAA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,784 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2015 74,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 74,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 65,809 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 60,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both front brake discs worn and scored

Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,525 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,086 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads half worn

Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,830 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 27,628 miles

both rear tyres cut on inner side walls but not showing cords.

Pass 10 May 2006 21,269 miles

front wiper blades smeary

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 XAA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

HX03 XAA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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