MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front all front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear outer arch heavily corroded
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear all rear suspension components corroded / bushes worn
Rear axle corroded
nearside and offside sill corroded but covered by side skirts
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front all front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear outer arch heavily corroded
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear all rear suspension components corroded / bushes worn
Rear axle corroded
nearside and offside sill corroded but covered by side skirts
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
all suspension components slightly worn/corroded but all have been painted/covered
full vehicle underside has been under sealed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Offside Rear handbrake cable worn/deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
all suspension components slightly worn/corroded but all have been painted/covered
full vehicle underside has been under sealed
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Oil leak engine oil leak ()
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Oil leak engine oil leak ()
Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.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)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Steering rack has slight play.
plastic covers.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering rack has slight play.
plastic covers.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise o/s front wheel bearing has slight noise
advise slight play in steering rack
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise o/s front wheel bearing has slight noise
advise slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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CA03 RHX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA03 RHX, 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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CA03 RHX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 June 2003.
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