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MX03 ZVP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

49,357 mi
Last recorded49,357 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 49,357 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 49,058 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 48,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,730 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,215 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,815 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 46,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,340 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 46,339 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,428 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 45,428 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,948 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,905 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 29,905 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,029 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,114 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 12,070 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 10,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,615 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,654 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 5,463 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 4,262 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 ZVP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

MX03 ZVP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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