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WU03 JVG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,022 mi
Last recorded35,022 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 JVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,022 miles

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

front windscreen washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,035 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,701 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,853 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 30,853 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,856 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 26,526 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,688 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 23,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,002 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,721 miles

slight fading of rear number plate. slight cracks on offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,356 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 16,356 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 13,414 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 13,414 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 10,965 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 JVG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JVG, 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 WU03 JVG registered?

WU03 JVG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WU03 JVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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