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R200 USA

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,136 mi
Last recorded100,136 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 USA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 100,136 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,629 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 99,086 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/R 215/40R16 & O/S/R 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Metal bar obstructing front registration plate

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,549 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2017 91,145 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 73,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,069 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,120 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,929 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

emission co and lambda too high

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,702 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 31,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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R200 USA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R200 USA, 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 R200 USA registered?

R200 USA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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