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SP03 CDE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,355 mi
Last recorded45,355 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 CDE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,355 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 45,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wipers hitting on fast speed

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,046 miles

2 x rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Apr 2007 32,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,267 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,469 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 25,380 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SP03 CDE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black 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 SP03 CDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP03 CDE registered?

SP03 CDE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is SP03 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 CDE 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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