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R351 GNS

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,593 mi
Last recorded85,593 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 GNS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 85,593 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 98,604 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 98,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 98,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 94,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,359 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,766 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,352 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 75,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,271 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 60,131 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,223 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,442 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,493 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 35,488 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)

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

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

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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R351 GNS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R351 GNS, 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 R351 GNS registered?

R351 GNS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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