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PN03 RFJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,064 mi
Last recorded91,064 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 RFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2022 91,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 85,638 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,286 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 84,286 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,042 miles

Front Brake disc and pads look worn

Fail 25 Feb 2019 83,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc and pads look worn

Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,569 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,780 miles

Travel on footbrake advise attention

Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Travel on footbrake advise attention

Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,785 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 77,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 75,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside checked although mostly covered up with plastic trims

Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside checked although mostly covered up with plastic trims

Fail 4 Jun 2014 74,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

center stop light in/op

offside front tyre perished and cracked

underside of vehicle checked but covered in plastic pannels

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,971 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 67,971 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,081 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,143 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,991 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 43,991 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,537 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 20,183 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 RFJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PN03 RFJ, 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 RFJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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