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MX03 ZYL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,975 mi
Last recorded61,975 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 61,975 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 61,970 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,085 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 59,047 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,573 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,346 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 55,345 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,565 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,273 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,142 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,624 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,535 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,440 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 27,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,372 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,033 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 23,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,800 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,693 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 12,369 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 12,365 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn low @ (2mm)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,873 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 ZYL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

MX03 ZYL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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