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P11 BLE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,915 mi
Last recorded77,915 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 BLE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,915 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 77,915 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,744 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 76,744 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 72,976 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 72,976 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,487 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 68,487 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,960 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,568 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 63,568 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chips in front screen

nearside front seat belt twisted

Fail 30 Dec 2013 58,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chips in front screen

nearside front seat belt twisted

Pass 31 Dec 2012 52,077 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

rear number plate starting to de laminate

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 31 Dec 2012 52,077 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in very poor condition

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

rear number plate starting to de laminate

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 29 Dec 2011 45,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,608 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,113 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 27,004 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 20,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,877 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,508 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,936 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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P11 BLE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P11 BLE, 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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P11 BLE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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