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MX03 ZZC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 ZZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 90,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

under body corrosion back to front

Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,213 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,449 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,275 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,795 miles

eml light on

Fail 22 Jan 2014 67,795 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,723 miles

e/m/l light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,175 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 62,175 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

e/m/l light staying on

Pass 18 Dec 2010 57,597 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 57,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 52,571 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,238 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 25 Apr 2008 39,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,766 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 18,300 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 ZZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZZC, 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 ZZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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