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MX03 ZYW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,093 mi
Last recorded102,093 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,093 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 102,093 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,710 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 96,698 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2013 88,904 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 81,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 81,818 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 73,932 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,622 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 64,622 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 55,156 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 May 2008 47,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,018 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 30,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 4 May 2006 30,861 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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MX03 ZYW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

MX03 ZYW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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