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AE03 DZX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,715 mi
Last recorded84,715 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 DZX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 84,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,220 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 82,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,013 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 79,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,483 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,216 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 72,361 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 72,217 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,745 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 68,715 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,710 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,540 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,661 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,976 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 40,085 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,085 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,924 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall greater that 25mm, no chords visable at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,383 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 32,383 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,365 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,934 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,477 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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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.

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AE03 DZX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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