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MX03 PZR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,680 mi
Last recorded73,680 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 PZR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 73,680 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,141 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 73,125 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 152,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 66,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 59,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,354 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,345 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside & offside front tyre treads surface and outer edges slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,813 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 40,813 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,178 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,083 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,934 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,740 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,701 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 19,252 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 19,250 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,127 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 12,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 11,818 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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MX03 PZR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MX03 PZR, 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 MX03 PZR registered?

MX03 PZR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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