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BL03 RHU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,079 mi
Last recorded45,079 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 45,079 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F wiper arm spindle requires attention

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 175/55R15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 42,703 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 175/55R15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 40,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 175/55R15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 40,864 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 175/55R15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,535 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front some roughness when rotated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 34,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front some roughness when rotated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 30,095 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,472 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 28,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,840 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 26,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe missing

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,409 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 21,691 miles

Both front tyres and O/S rear cracking at tread and on the side walls.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,691 miles

Both front tyres and O/S rear cracking at tread and on the side walls.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,885 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,006 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,371 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 16,371 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,201 miles

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,205 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 RHU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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