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MX03 PZH

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,734 mi
Last recorded78,734 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 PZH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,734 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2020 78,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2019 69,568 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front body damage (bumper)

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 69,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front body damage (bumper)

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 56,295 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,428 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 45,428 miles

Emissions not tested due to water leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,332 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,280 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 3 Feb 2015 33,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2014 233 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 25,462 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 25,454 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,710 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 18,710 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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,229 miles

both front tyres cracking within the tread

Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,848 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 8,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 7,142 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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MX03 PZH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX03 PZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX03 PZH registered?

MX03 PZH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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