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BL03 RBV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,641 mi
Last recorded51,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 RBV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,332 miles

Nearside parking brake cable outer casing corrded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides are corroded around the lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to inside buy not down to cords, advice . need changing

high imbalance of the front brake. will need looking at

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,898 miles

Offside sill has corrision

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,410 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,463 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre on limit

slight play both front top mounts

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,699 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,415 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 35,415 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise on outer covering on parking brake cable split and rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,862 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,182 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,617 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 RBV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BL03 RBV, 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 RBV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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