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MX03 XEL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,546 mi
Last recorded54,546 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,546 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,013 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 39,323 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,113 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

one element of high level rear brake light not working

Fail 16 Jan 2015 36,108 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

one element of high level rear brake light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,428 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 19,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,019 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,817 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,052 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,141 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 7,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 6,097 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 XEL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

MX03 XEL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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