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MW03 OMB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,807 mi
Last recorded62,807 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 OMB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,807 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 62,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,977 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 60,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,862 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 55,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,650 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,032 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 49,032 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,512 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,767 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,632 miles

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Front tyres cracking

Fuel filler cap seal perishing/cracking

Fuel filler surround/antispill split

Nearside Front Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF brake wearing slightly poor on inner face

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres cracking

Slight movement in front suspension strut tops when suspension not under load

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 38,632 miles

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Front tyres cracking

Fuel filler cap seal perishing/cracking

Fuel filler surround/antispill split

Nearside Front Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF brake wearing slightly poor on inner face

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres cracking

Slight movement in front suspension strut tops when suspension not under load

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,466 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate, offside front tyre cracking on outer edge of tread.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,792 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,365 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 17,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,171 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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MW03 OMB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW03 OMB, 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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MW03 OMB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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