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MX03 ZTV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

57,475 mi
Last recorded57,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 57,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,842 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 54,841 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2012 51,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,719 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 47,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,932 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,011 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 43,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CRACKES NOTICED IN N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL

Fail 18 Jun 2008 370,168 miles

ADVISE CRACKS NOTICED IN SIDE WALL N/S/R

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 370,168 miles

ADVISE CRACKS NOTICED IN SIDE WALL N/S/R

Fail 20 Jun 2007 33,972 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

RECOMEND REAR WIPER BLADE

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,972 miles

RECOMEND REAR WIPER BLADE

Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,164 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 30,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZTV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

MX03 ZTV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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