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MV03 CLY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,253 mi
Last recorded48,253 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 CLY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,253 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 48,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 44,859 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 40,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 40,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,589 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 22,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,458 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 19,458 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,593 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,398 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 CLY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CLY, 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 CLY registered?

MV03 CLY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is MV03 CLY safe to buy?

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