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MX03 XFT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,185 mi
Last recorded69,185 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 69,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 64,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,984 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust poor.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 61,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust poor.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

exhaust mounting bracket broken

fuel cap seal deteriorating

scratches n/s window

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,086 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 53,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 47,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 47,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,423 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 45,423 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,300 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 38,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,649 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre cracking up badly strong advise

o/s/r tyre cracking up badly inner sidewall

vehicle been modified to electric handbrake takes a while to come on and go off may require adjustment

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,913 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 30,913 miles

Centre Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre perishing,

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,553 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 27,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,044 miles

all underside of vehicle covered in a plastic guard

Fail 5 Oct 2007 21,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all underside of vehicle covered in a plastic guard

Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,275 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,950 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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MX03 XFT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XFT, 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 XFT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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