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SJ03 GAT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,852 mi
Last recorded51,852 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 GAT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 51,852 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides on inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,620 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 May 2015 49,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 49,854 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 48,715 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 42,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,387 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,380 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 May 2009 19,105 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 19,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 17,067 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

near side rear tyre has a cut in the side wall

uneven wear on all tyres. all worn low on out side edges

Pass 3 May 2007 9,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,613 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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SJ03 GAT 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 81.3%.

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 SJ03 GAT, 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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SJ03 GAT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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