MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
n/s/f fog light not working
o/s/f and n/s/f hub area rusty
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
o/s/f and n/s/f hubs rusty
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
o/s/f and n/s/f hubs rusty
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Next to alternator (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
o/s/f and n/s/f hub rusty
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Next to alternator (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split one end (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
o/s/f and n/s/f hub rusty
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Both rear tyres starting to get low in tread
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall greater that 25mm, no chords visable at time of test
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear no. plate separating
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AE03 DZX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 AE03 DZX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AE03 DZX?
You can check the full history of AE03 DZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AE03 DZX registered?
AE03 DZX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is AE03 DZX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE03 DZX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AE03 DZX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE03 DZX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.