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MX03 TCV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,000 mi
Last recorded61,000 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 TCV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 61,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,572 miles

front brake boarderline pass on balance

oil cooler pipe in very poor condition

rear shock absorber busher perished & splitting

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,502 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear shocker bottom bushes in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,259 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,254 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 49,253 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,775 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,775 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,190 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 39,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,618 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 31,618 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,067 miles

front pads low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,117 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,342 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,719 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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MX03 TCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MX03 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

MX03 TCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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