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TNZ 5145

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,631 mi
Last recorded131,631 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 5145
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 131,631 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 131,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 125,868 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,375 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 121,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2016 118,825 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2016 118,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 114,901 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 114,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2014 105,251 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 105,243 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,006 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 102,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,306 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 99,305 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,340 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 90,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,935 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 79,773 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2008 79,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking arround cercumfrence

Fail 1 Oct 2007 67,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking arround cercumfrence

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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TNZ 5145 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TNZ 5145, 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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TNZ 5145 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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