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WU03 JUF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,245 mi
Last recorded105,245 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 JUF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,245 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 105,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 105,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing part of seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,418 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 7 Oct 2019 100,704 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 24 Oct 2018 94,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,977 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 90,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,226 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,906 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 83,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.040 (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .80% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 440 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 83,707 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in near side front lower ball joint

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,577 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sticker /sunstrip fitted to top of windscreen not obscuring drivers view outside swept area

Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sticker /sunstrip fitted to top of windscreen not obscuring drivers view outside swept area

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,573 miles

rear n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2012 66,573 miles

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

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

rear n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,298 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 60,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight perishing on fuel cap seal.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight perishing on fuel cap seal.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,350 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 46,350 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,096 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 37,096 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,335 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 27,335 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,790 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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WU03 JUF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WU03 JUF, 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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WU03 JUF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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