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BL03 RHV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,226 mi
Last recorded67,226 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 RHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 67,226 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 67,226 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,429 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 62,237 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,652 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 57,340 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,345 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 54,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,081 miles

o/s side repeater dim

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

high level stop lamp 50% working

Fail 28 Jun 2018 50,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

high level stop lamp 50% working

o/s side repeater dim

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,784 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 45,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,186 miles

front brake discs are corroding

Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,186 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,610 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 41,602 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,018 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 38,206 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,849 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

n/s/r tyre cracks to inside side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,633 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2009 24,578 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,578 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,940 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,239 miles

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT Tyres showing slight signs of perishing.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 RHV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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