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T14 FEV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,261 mi
Last recorded61,261 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT14 FEV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 60,594 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,258 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 56,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,875 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 52,865 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished - inner wall splitting , no cords.. Also nail in tread

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 52,864 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear tyre perished - inner wall splitting , no cords.. Also nail in tread

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,260 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 43,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2013 34,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,422 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 30,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 29,350 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 29,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 27,743 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 27,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,393 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 19,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F strut gaitor split

N/S/F wheel rim slight flat spot inner rim

N/S/R wheel rim slight flat spot inner rim

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,926 miles

N/S/F wheel rim slight flat spot inner rim

N/S/R wheel rim slight flat spot inner rim

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F strut gaitor split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2007 18,329 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,778 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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T14 FEV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T14 FEV, 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 T14 FEV registered?

T14 FEV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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