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WK03 CYZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,880 mi
Last recorded92,880 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 CYZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on flange joint. (7.1.2)

Offside handbrake cable outer split.

headlight lenses going cloudy.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 92,862 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb wrong way round bright tail light dim brake. (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective lazy retracting. (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside handbrake cable outer split.

headlight lenses going cloudy.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,890 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brake,cable sticking.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 84,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake,cable sticking.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs growing in with corrosion.

fuel filler cap seal cracking.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 74,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs growing in with corrosion.

fuel filler cap seal cracking.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,872 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

centre stop light working at 80%.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,234 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 23 Dec 2010 58,025 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 58,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,096 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,635 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,192 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 49,666 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,000 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 31 Mar 2006 42,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

rear number plate discoloured

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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WK03 CYZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WK03 CYZ, 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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WK03 CYZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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