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CA03 RFZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,760 mi
Last recorded59,760 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 RFZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 59,760 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 59,759 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 48,988 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 47,600 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 42,606 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perished

Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,973 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,571 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 37,979 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,467 miles

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,702 miles

Slight damage offside front wheel

Fail 1 Jun 2011 34,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight damage offside front wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,195 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,649 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,981 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 24,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,573 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyre tread getting low on edge

Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Unable to check under side due to shields being fitted

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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CA03 RFZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA03 RFZ, 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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What year was CA03 RFZ registered?

CA03 RFZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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