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PN03 RFF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,339 mi
Last recorded45,339 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 RFF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 45,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 43,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 41,818 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 41,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 39,804 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 39,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 38,195 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,652 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres have cracking to outer walls

Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,615 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have cracking to the outer wall

Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,770 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,694 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,103 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,093 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 32,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,880 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,880 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 28,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,534 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 26,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,937 miles

front tyres perrished

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Mar 2009 24,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres perrished

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,489 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,530 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,106 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 RFF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFF, 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 RFF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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