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WU03 JWA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,685 mi
Last recorded59,685 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 JWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2016 59,685 miles

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,684 miles

Emission can not be done due to engine misfire

Engine oil leak

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2015 92,210 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 92,210 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 76,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres uneven tread

front discs tatty

Fail 7 May 2014 76,724 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Panhard rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres uneven tread

front discs tatty

Pass 10 May 2013 62,591 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,445 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,840 miles

advise full body under tray fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2009 33,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise full body under tray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,699 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,219 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 JWA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JWA, 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 JWA registered?

WU03 JWA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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