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OU03 UPZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,102 mi
Last recorded60,102 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 UPZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 60,102 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 60,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,504 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,298 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 45,434 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 20 Mar 2012 43,278 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre pereshed

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre pereshed

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2012 43,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre pereshed

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre pereshed

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,739 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both front and the offside rear shock absorber protective shrouds damaged

front brake discs wearing slightly

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,539 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLITTING, THIS IS A BORDERLINE PASS ONLY

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both front shock absorber protective shrouds incomplete

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

slight oil leak from the offside inner driveshaft oil seal

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

Fail 25 Feb 2010 28,539 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLITTING, THIS IS A BORDERLINE PASS ONLY

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both front shock absorber protective shrouds incomplete

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

slight oil leak from the offside inner driveshaft oil seal

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 20,964 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,661 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 13,771 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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OU03 UPZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OU03 UPZ, 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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OU03 UPZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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