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RK03 OAL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,228 mi
Last recorded43,228 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 OAL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 43,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 39,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 38,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 36,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 35,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 33,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,721 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 31,815 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,322 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,617 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 28,617 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,546 miles

SMALLER WIPER BLADES FITTED

wipers park up right/ no under bonnet checks

Fail 1 Dec 2007 26,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wipers park up right/ no under bonnet checks

Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,456 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 22,456 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

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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RK03 OAL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK03 OAL, 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 RK03 OAL registered?

RK03 OAL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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