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E1 RKY

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,039 mi
Last recorded28,039 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 RKY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 28,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stiff & difficult to engage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 27,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 27,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff and difficult to engage (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 27,566 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff and difficult to engage (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 27,290 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff and difficult to engage (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

washer jet partially blocked

Fail 16 Aug 2022 27,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff and difficult to engage (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

washer jet partially blocked

Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,077 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle stiff and difficult to engage

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,775 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt buckle stiff and difficult to engage

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'B' pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'B' piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 26,369 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle stiff & difficult to engage

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'B' pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'B' pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 25,668 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle stiff & difficult to engage

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,848 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle stiff and difficult to engage

Pass 11 Aug 2016 23,672 miles

Nearside front seat belt buckle is stiff and difficult to engage

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,404 miles

o/s/f seat belt buckle slightly difficult to engage but is secure under load

Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,560 miles

Slight smear from wipers

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,801 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,964 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 19,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 18,465 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,610 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 16,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,665 miles

Full underbody cover

Visual emissions test only

Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,342 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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E1 RKY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E1 RKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E1 RKY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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