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MX03 ZTY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,568 mi
Last recorded21,568 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 21,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 21,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 18,432 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 15,323 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 12,806 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 10,225 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 8,240 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 8,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 6,728 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 6,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 6,511 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 6,511 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light unit damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light light unit damaged (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 6,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 6,025 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 5,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 4,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,650 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 4,440 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 4,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,957 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 3,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 2,938 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 2,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 2,360 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 ZTY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

MX03 ZTY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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