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VO03 PTU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,371 mi
Last recorded43,371 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 43,371 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,349 miles

advise : steering coupling slightly seized/worn, may require replacment

Pass 24 May 2017 30,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,259 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 25,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

pressure tested brake pipes cannot see all

Fail 24 Jun 2015 24,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

pressure tested brake pipes cannot see all

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,275 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 23,260 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,857 miles

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

fuel cap lock barrel missing

note/front brake pads not fully visible

Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,393 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,987 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 12,967 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,976 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 8,569 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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VO03 PTU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VO03 PTU, 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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VO03 PTU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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