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BL03 RAX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,801 mi
Last recorded114,801 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 RAX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 114,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 114,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 110,906 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 110,882 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,513 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 88,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,974 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,864 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 82,864 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre is getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre is below legel limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,130 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,047 miles

o/s/r ABS ring broken

o/s/r hand brake effort a lower than n/s

o/s/r tyre cut in tread pattern

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,709 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 42,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,430 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 28,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,080 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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BL03 RAX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL03 RAX, 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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BL03 RAX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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