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N12 HJM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,572 mi
Last recorded57,572 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 HJM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,572 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 57,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,409 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 46,408 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2016 41,104 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,174 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,916 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 35,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 33,298 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,788 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 29,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,033 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread is very low on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge and is almost worn through to the cords but none expossed at the time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2007 10,342 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 10,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 8,518 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 8,518 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 8,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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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N12 HJM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N12 HJM, 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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N12 HJM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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