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RG03 AYY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,542 mi
Last recorded69,542 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 AYY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,542 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All four tyres perished

Drag on both front wheels

metal brake pipes very rusty marginal

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,835 miles

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 13 Feb 2017 67,833 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,891 miles

All tyres perished

Brake pipes corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Side repeaters discoloured

Fail 2 Feb 2016 65,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

All tyres perished

Brake pipes corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Side repeaters discoloured

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,847 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 63,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,706 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,705 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,772 miles

speedometer clearly inoperative

Fail 8 Feb 2013 59,771 miles

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

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

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

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

speedometer clearly inoperative

Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,167 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 58,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML Light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 56,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,548 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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RG03 AYY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RG03 AYY, 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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What year was RG03 AYY registered?

RG03 AYY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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