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SN03 VWD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,977 mi
Last recorded50,977 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 VWD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,977 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2011 50,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 44,384 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 44,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2009 38,722 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 38,696 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,958 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE ON INNER SURFACES †O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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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SN03 VWD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SN03 VWD, 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 SN03 VWD registered?

SN03 VWD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is SN03 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 VWD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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