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S23 MRT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,631 mi
Last recorded117,631 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 MRT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,631 miles

advise slight noise from osr wheel bearing

advise surface rust on front brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2018 115,271 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,817 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 114,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/r15 77t (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)

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Aug 2016 114,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/r15 77t (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)

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,828 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,382 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear c.v. gaiter clip is missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,954 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,984 miles

advise management lamp on

Pass 18 Aug 2009 77,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,188 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 68,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 54,462 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 54,406 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,287 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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S23 MRT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S23 MRT, 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 S23 MRT registered?

S23 MRT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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