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RN03 UNV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,420 mi
Last recorded58,420 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 UNV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 58,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,904 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,609 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 54,386 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 53,659 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Fail 13 May 2015 53,643 miles

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

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED

O/S/F SHOCKER MISTING

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 6 May 2014 50,840 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 46,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2013 46,650 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise handbrake weak o/s/r

advise o/s/r tyre inside wall has separation starting but as of yet not to cords

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,217 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 42,217 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,761 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 38,698 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,891 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 32,075 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,082 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 26,082 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,228 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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RN03 UNV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN03 UNV, 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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RN03 UNV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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