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T4 AAF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

69,302 mi
Last recorded69,302 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 AAF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 69,146 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,825 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,077 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle, Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,291 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 66,288 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,014 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,235 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,831 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 59,798 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,999 miles

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 56,999 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 56,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,325 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 52,325 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front on 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak & deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 46,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak & deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,539 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 355,679 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 35,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 30,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,789 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,137 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 26,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,668 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 20,655 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Mar 2010 12,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 12,479 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 17 Mar 2009 11,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 4 Apr 2008 10,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,310 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 9,053 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,084 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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T4 AAF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 T4 AAF, 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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T4 AAF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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