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WU03 JVV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,316 mi
Last recorded95,316 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 JVV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,316 miles

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 ()

Fail 28 Oct 2022 95,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,616 miles

exhaust manifold cracked (but not blowing)

Fail 22 Oct 2021 88,616 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,712 miles

rear axle and components corroded

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,880 miles

plastic covers covering all floor

rear axle slightly corroded

all underneath slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,942 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,394 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust manifold cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,392 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,132 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,552 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 71,552 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,728 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 67,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,556 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,103 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,893 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Oct 2008 48,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,704 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 45,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2006 37,475 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 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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What year was WU03 JVV registered?

WU03 JVV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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