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MV03 CFG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,052 mi
Last recorded67,052 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 CFG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 67,052 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 66,305 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 66,093 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 63,118 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 63,022 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 63,022 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,898 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 58,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,819 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,325 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 35,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 31,382 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 26,455 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 21,063 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 16,162 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 14,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 May 2008
Pass 18 Apr 2007 2,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 2,040 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 CFG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MV03 CFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV03 CFG registered?

MV03 CFG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is MV03 CFG safe to buy?

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