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MX03 XFK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,046 mi
Last recorded89,046 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,046 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 89,009 miles

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,863 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

oil leak engine.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 84,851 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

oil leak engine.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,126 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside Rear parking brake may need adjustment/repair

Fail 16 Sep 2015 82,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside Rear parking brake may need adjustment/repair

Fail 28 Jul 2015 81,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Vacuum pipe close to handbrake mechanism(front of engine)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,637 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,973 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,797 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 49,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,660 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 46,660 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,680 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,142 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 XFK 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 XFK, 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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MX03 XFK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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