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BL03 RCZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,113 mi
Last recorded77,113 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 67,288 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 67,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,530 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 63,530 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,404 miles

Oil leak

Oil level near minimum.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 61,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Oil level near minimum.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,536 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 59,536 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,479 miles

Drivers seat belt twisted.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 56,475 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers seat belt twisted.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,803 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 27 Jun 2011 51,803 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,687 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jun 2009 46,688 miles

Breakdown kit missing(tyre inflator,sealant etc)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,081 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,887 miles

small cuts in both rear tyres cords not visable

Fail 21 Jun 2006 33,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre inner tread wearing lower on inner edge

nearside front tyre light cracking on outer edge

small cuts in both rear tyres cords not visable

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 RCZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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