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WA03 GCX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,133 mi
Last recorded58,133 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 GCX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,133 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,747 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,258 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 55,258 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both wing repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,841 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 39,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 37,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,119 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,004 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 34,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,440 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,181 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 27,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body undertray doesnt allow full inspection underneath vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,195 miles

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

can not check all the steering or suspension because of undertray

o/s/f suspension leg has slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,223 miles

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

can not check the complte steering, suspension, or braking system because of under tray covering the under body

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 GCX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

WA03 GCX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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