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SP03 CDF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,412 mi
Last recorded47,412 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,412 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 45,143 miles

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

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

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 4 May 2015 43,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion build up on offside and nearside rear abs rings

inner face of both front brake discs scored

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 41,939 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage on inner rim of offside front wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,306 miles

plastic covers on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of all components

slight corrosion build up on brake pipes to rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,665 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 36,135 miles

inner face of both front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,183 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 32,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 12,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,663 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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SP03 CDF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SP03 CDF, 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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SP03 CDF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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