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BL03 PZX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,864 mi
Last recorded54,864 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 PZX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 54,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 54,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 48,545 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 48,545 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 43,246 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 43,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 43,199 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 33,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust leak

Fail 7 Aug 2018 33,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 27,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,212 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 21,212 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,828 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 20,828 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,958 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 18,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 18,078 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,051 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 17,051 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,969 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,944 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,009 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,274 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BL03 PZX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 PZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL03 PZX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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