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MV03 CMX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,015 mi
Last recorded56,015 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 CMX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 56,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 56,015 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,618 miles

Nearside Front sidewall and tread cracking

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front sidewall and tread cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2015 53,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front sidewall and tread cracking

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front sidewall and tread cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2014 52,218 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres cracked around outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,763 miles

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

NSF poor condition, cracks in sidewall and tread area

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

OSF poor condition, cracks in sidewall and tread area

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 50,763 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

NSF poor condition, cracks in sidewall and tread area

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

OSF poor condition, cracks in sidewall and tread area

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,032 miles

advise feul cap seal starting to perish.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,133 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,099 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 CMX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CMX, 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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MV03 CMX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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