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AC03 HCL

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,925 mi
Last recorded100,925 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HCL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 100,925 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 100,925 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,064 miles

bulb not working in high level brake light .emission border line pass

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,214 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 91,270 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 88,923 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 86,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,383 miles

Oil Sump Pan In Extremely Poor Condition, Rusty and Very Fragile!!!

Fail 7 Jan 2011 80,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil Sump Pan In Extremely Poor Condition, Rusty and Very Fragile!!!

Pass 8 May 2010 78,841 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,827 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,540 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,740 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AC03 HCL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 HCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AC03 HCL registered?

AC03 HCL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is AC03 HCL safe to buy?

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