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AM03 XMZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

35,867 mi
Last recorded35,867 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XMZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 35,867 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 34,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,727 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 32,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 31,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,553 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 28,315 miles

front suspension arms slightly corroded.

rear axle surface slightly corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2021 28,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front suspension arms slightly corroded.

rear axle surface slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2020 27,569 miles

Front & rear suspension surface slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 27,569 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front & rear suspension surface slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 26,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion set in on front & rear suspension

Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,176 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 22,229 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 22,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,034 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 16,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 14,606 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 14,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 12,454 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 12,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,230 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)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,055 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 3,912 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 2,972 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 1,906 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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AM03 XMZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AM03 XMZ, 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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AM03 XMZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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