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OV03 MXZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,539 mi
Last recorded38,539 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MXZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,539 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 33,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

chip in screen

oil leak on sump

Pass 3 Nov 2020 29,742 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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Fail 2 Nov 2020 29,741 miles

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

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

chip in screen

Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,571 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 19,463 miles

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n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2018 19,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 bulbs in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2017 13,604 miles

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Pass 16 May 2016 13,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 13,002 miles

10mm chip in screen

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,457 miles

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Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,807 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 10,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 10,231 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,897 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,183 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 5,726 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 MXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV03 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

OV03 MXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is OV03 MXZ safe to buy?

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