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BL03 RHJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,375 mi
Last recorded58,375 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 RHJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2014 58,375 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,596 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,565 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 43,565 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,287 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,971 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 37,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre 2-4mm

Pass 18 Apr 2009 30,810 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,738 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,387 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,719 miles

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 RHJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RHJ, 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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What year was BL03 RHJ registered?

BL03 RHJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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