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MV03 CEX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,683 mi
Last recorded59,683 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 CEX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2010 59,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

rear number plate delaminating

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim outer edge and inner

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,683 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

rear number plate delaminating

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim outer edge and inner

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,545 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,220 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,891 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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MV03 CEX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MV03 CEX, 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 MV03 CEX registered?

MV03 CEX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is MV03 CEX safe to buy?

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