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AF03 GWC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,530 mi
Last recorded42,530 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 GWC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 42,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2023 42,530 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2019 41,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front passengers seat removed so inspection not possible

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,400 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no other seats at test,vehicle has coffee machune fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 39,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

no other seats at test,vehicle has coffee machune fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,072 miles

Coffee machine built in vehicle can not check N.S.F seat/belt or boot!

Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,110 miles

Coffee machine built in vehicle can not check N.S.F seat/belt or boot!

Fail 17 Aug 2016 34,099 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coffee machine built in vehicle can not check N.S.F seat/belt or boot!

Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,676 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,245 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 32,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,684 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 31,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,088 miles

airbag warning light illuminated

Fail 6 Aug 2012 30,088 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,614 miles

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

front tyres starting to crack/perish

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracked and perished

Fail 8 Aug 2011 27,614 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres starting to crack/perish

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracked and perished

Fail 2 Aug 2010 26,369 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,609 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 24,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,688 miles

air bag warning light illuminated

clutch drive is very weak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,620 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,005 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 19,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AF03 GWC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF03 GWC, 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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AF03 GWC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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