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SA03 MLR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,577 mi
Last recorded87,577 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 MLR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,577 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 86,905 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 80,234 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 May 2012 71,561 miles

front engine mount split

Fail 17 May 2012 71,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front engine mount split

o/s rear tyre has been ran flat and inner and outersidewalls damaged 175/55r15t

Pass 31 May 2011 64,481 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

n/s front tyre tread getting low approx 3mm 145/65r15t

slight gearbox oil leak at n/s driveshaft seal

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,968 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 57,968 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,794 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 49,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 43,517 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 2 May 2007 36,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,957 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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SA03 MLR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA03 MLR, 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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SA03 MLR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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