2003 MCC City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · NK03 FZG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of suspension-related wear requiring attention. The most recent test in March 2024 at 59,258 miles passed with advisories for a worn offside front inner suspension arm bush and a deteriorated passenger door catch. These issues represent a progression from the failure in November 2022 regarding a Macpherson strut top bush, suggesting that while the car passes tests, the front suspension components are gradually reaching out. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 59,258 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,576 miles per year. The data shows significant gaps in usage, particularly the two-year period between September 2021 and September 2022 where the vehicle covered only roughly 2,300 miles. This low annual mileage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and corrosion rather than mechanical wear, as evidenced by the corroded nearside rear coil spring and pitted front brake discs noted in the 2021 test. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the history repeatedly flags issues with ball joints, arm bushes, and strut bearings. The presence of oil seepage in 2021 warrants a close check of engine seals and gearbox gaskets, which can dry out during periods of inactivity. Given the low mileage and age, the structural integrity should also be verified specifically for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as the 2021 advisory on the coil spring indicates the beginning of surface rust on the underbody.