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OV03 MXG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,017 mi
Last recorded143,017 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 143,017 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 143,017 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2012 123,231 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 123,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 102,343 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 102,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 83,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 68,858 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 42,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,413 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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OV03 MXG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OV03 MXG, 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 OV03 MXG registered?

OV03 MXG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is OV03 MXG safe to buy?

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