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MX03 ZZA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,668 mi
Last recorded76,668 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 76,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers door release mechanism sticking

drivers seatbelt twisted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 76,667 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seatbelt twisted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,739 miles

Front nearside tyre is approching tread wear indicators

both front top mounts slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2016 74,738 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level brake light (1.2.1b)

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

both front top mounts slight play

fuel Cap seal perished

Pass 11 May 2016 72,877 miles

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

engine mount weak

Fail 5 May 2016 72,877 miles

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

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

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

engine mount weak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 66,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 66,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,037 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,695 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,428 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,879 miles

both front tyres cracked & worn on inner edges (recommend replacing)

corrosion on inner stud axles

n/s headlamp aim on lowest setting

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,627 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,416 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 16,074 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,074 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 ZZA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZZA, 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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MX03 ZZA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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