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MX03 TBZ

2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,185 mi
Last recorded90,185 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto50,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 TBZ
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 90,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 82,250 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 82,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 74,539 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs pitting and corroding.

o/s front inner drive shaft boot split.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,940 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroding and slightly worn.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 51,922 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroding and slightly worn.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2010 44,325 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2009 38,855 miles

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

air bag light on dash

Fail 8 Aug 2009 38,717 miles

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

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 22,332 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 22,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto?

Based on 11,918 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 335
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 242
Headlamp aim too low 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 198
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MX03 TBZ is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 50,906 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 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX03 TBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX03 TBZ is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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