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PN03 RCF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,787 mi
Last recorded35,787 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 RCF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

under trays are fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2019 35,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

under trays are fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,325 miles

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

Nearside wiper bled slight worn,

front brake disc worn

under car fitted plastic cover,

Fail 17 Mar 2018 26,316 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc worn

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 18,969 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2017 18,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,418 miles

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,532 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 15,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,444 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 14,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,372 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,266 miles

both rear tyres walls inside cracked

Pass 11 May 2010 9,757 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 8,311 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 6,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 4,526 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
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PN03 RCF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PN03 RCF, 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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PN03 RCF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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