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WL03 TJZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,080 mi
Last recorded71,080 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 TJZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 71,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hub unit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hub unit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 68,665 miles

Both front hub carriers corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 May 2019 68,662 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front hub carriers corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 May 2018 65,198 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion around rear suspension

Fail 16 May 2018 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 31 May 2017 61,777 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Oil Leak

Fail 23 May 2017 61,771 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension components corroded

Oil Leak

Pass 20 May 2016 58,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upright (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 58,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened upright (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upright (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 57,009 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 55,712 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion front hubs and rear subframes

fuel cap seal perishing

perishing o/s/r tyre

slight wear on front tyres inner edges

Fail 27 May 2014 55,712 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion front hubs and rear subframes

fuel cap seal perishing

perishing o/s/r tyre

slight wear on front tyres inner edges

Pass 16 May 2013 52,501 miles

corrosion front hubs

corrosion parts of brake pipes

fuel cap sealing washer perishing and cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre low on edge borderline pass

Fail 15 May 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion front hubs

corrosion parts of brake pipes

corrosion rear shocks

fuel cap sealing washer perishing and cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre low on edge borderline pass

rear reg plate detiroateing

Pass 16 May 2012 49,328 miles

corroison front hubs

corrosion rear shock caseings

Pass 25 May 2011 45,623 miles

front hubs and suspention arms corrodeing

Fail 24 May 2011 45,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs heavily rusted

front hubs and suspention arms corrodeing

front pads low uanble to see exact condition so advise to get checked

Pass 18 May 2010 41,447 miles

airbag light on

front pads starting to look low

Pass 21 May 2009 37,080 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 37,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 31,294 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 22,876 miles

front pads starting to look low

Fail 22 May 2007

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

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

front pads starting to get low

Pass 15 May 2006 16,645 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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WL03 TJZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WL03 TJZ, 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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WL03 TJZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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