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AU03 DDF

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,319 mi
Last recorded108,319 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DDF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,319 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 104,643 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,634 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut to cords 20mm.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 103,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut to cords 20mm.

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,713 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 100,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 96,261 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 92,085 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 92,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs inner surface corroded

exhaust end pipe missing

Pass 16 May 2014 89,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,214 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 82,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,057 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,982 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,815 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,770 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,062 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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AU03 DDF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU03 DDF, 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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AU03 DDF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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