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BL03 RBX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,792 mi
Last recorded48,792 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,792 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 44,846 miles

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

both front steering rack ends slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,327 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,682 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,239 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 39,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,080 miles

long foot brake travel

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2014 36,080 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long foot brake travel

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 34,253 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 34,253 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 33,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2011 30,644 miles

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,359 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,792 miles

replacement of front discs

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,542 miles

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

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,789 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 RBX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RBX, 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 RBX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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