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HXZ 688

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,069 mi
Last recorded106,069 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXZ 688
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 106,069 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 106,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 104,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 104,535 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 104,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 104,501 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 100,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,364 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,332 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing & cracking inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 87,519 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,753 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,604 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Feb 2009 43,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,418 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,881 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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HXZ 688 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HXZ 688, 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 HXZ 688 registered?

HXZ 688 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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