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BL03 RHE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,539 mi
Last recorded84,539 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 RHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 84,539 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear subframe and suspension componenets (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 84,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear subframe and suspension componenets (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 82,485 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 82,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 81,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,409 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 80,409 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 79,131 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 79,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,929 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 76,925 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,362 miles

Oil leak

engine sump corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front droplinks slight play

Fail 31 May 2013 73,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

engine sump corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front discs worn and slightly pitted

nearside and offside front droplinks slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,042 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,153 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,595 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 52,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 44,583 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 44,583 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,050 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 38,004 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 30,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,701 miles

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

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

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 RHE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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