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PN03 RHX

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,280 mi
Last recorded60,280 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 RHX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,280 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 60,257 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold studs broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,271 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 44,429 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 44,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,793 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,917 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 36,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S Front tyre appears under inflated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,693 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,996 miles

n/s o/s front discs worn slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2011 25,996 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s front discs worn slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,591 miles

both front tyres cracked/split on outer shoulders

both rear tyres splits on inner sidewalls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 15 May 2009 18,805 miles

small cut in rear tyres but not down to the cord

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,798 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 14,798 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 12,507 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,414 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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PN03 RHX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN03 RHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN03 RHX registered?

PN03 RHX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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