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PN03 RFY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,459 mi
Last recorded82,459 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 RFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,459 miles

Front subframe slight corrosion

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

has long brake pedal travel strong advise inspection

if left indling when you rev it u get smoke fr om exhaust poss turbo also has oil leak and you get burning smell

manifold has a lot of sealer on ot and has a broken stud but not any sign of leaking when tested

minor play rear anti roll links bushes

suspension spring slight corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2019 82,459 miles

Front subframe slight corrosion

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

has long brake pedal travel strong advise inspection

if left indling when you rev it u get smoke fr om exhaust poss turbo also has oil leak and you get burning smell

manifold has a lot of sealer on ot and has a broken stud but not any sign of leaking when tested

minor play rear anti roll links bushes

suspension spring slight corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2019 82,453 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 69,125 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 68,799 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 68,786 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working both main beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

brake warning light on

oil leak from gearbox seal

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 16 Feb 2015 60,456 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 60,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 47,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,178 miles

both front tyres cracking

offside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,835 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 35,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,418 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension strut dust covers broken/missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 31,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension strut dust covers broken/missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,721 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 22,385 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 17,505 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 12,889 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 RFY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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