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YJ03 ZGX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,753 mi
Last recorded57,753 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ZGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,753 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 57,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,270 miles

o/s/f tyre deteriated

Fail 25 Feb 2014 43,268 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre deteriated

Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,028 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 35,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 29,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 18,081 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,841 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,337 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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YJ03 ZGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ03 ZGX, 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 YJ03 ZGX registered?

YJ03 ZGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is YJ03 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 ZGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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