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MX03 XGD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,983 mi
Last recorded73,983 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XGD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,983 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 73,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See Emissions Sheet (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,786 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,959 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 61,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,641 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 55,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,292 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 53,292 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,464 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,554 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 35,554 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,067 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 30,067 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,413 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 14,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,591 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 XGD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

MX03 XGD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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