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MX03 XGT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,617 mi
Last recorded96,617 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2014 96,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,617 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013
Fail 21 Mar 2013

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,839 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 94,839 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,104 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 91,104 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,645 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,468 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 69,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

slight cracking on fuel cap rubber

slight marks on windscreen

slight play in steering o/s/f

small oil leak

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle sills and wheel arches due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 8 May 2008 69,888 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

slight cracking on fuel cap rubber

slight marks on windscreen

slight play in steering o/s/f

small oil leak

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle sills and wheel arches due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,783 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 57,783 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,451 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 45,451 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 XGT 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 56.3%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

MX03 XGT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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