MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi rubbers slightly perished both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack ends/track rod ends slight play x2 ()
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/cat snapped in two (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi rubbers slightly perished both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack ends/track rod ends slight play x2 ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly on wear marks 175x55x15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly on wear marks (5.2.3 (e))
Rear wiper split
exhaust manifold cracked (but not blowing)
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed /mounting bracket snapped in two (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split in two (6.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust manifold cracked (but not blowing)
rear axle and components corroded
plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
plastic covers covering all floor
rear axle slightly corroded
all underneath slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust manifold cracked
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust manifold cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WU03 JVV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 JVV, 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 JVV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 May 2003.
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