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WA03 CMY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,843 mi
Last recorded70,843 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 CMY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,185 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,336 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 58,336 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,491 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 52,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,110 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,959 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 42,917 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 33,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,681 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,115 miles

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

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

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

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

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2012 31,115 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,769 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 26,003 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 23,085 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 20,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,784 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

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

Pass 16 May 2006 10,773 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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WA03 CMY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WA03 CMY, 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 WA03 CMY registered?

WA03 CMY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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