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MX03 XET

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,410 mi
Last recorded53,410 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XET
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 52,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Offside Front tyre cracking badly on outer tread

Fail 4 May 2017 52,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Offside Front tyre cracking badly on outer tread

Pass 5 May 2016 50,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 50,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 50,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,037 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,776 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,793 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 36,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 29,558 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,038 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,780 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 XET is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

MX03 XET is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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