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RX03 AAN

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,871 mi
Last recorded76,871 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 AAN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 76,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 76,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,386 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,269 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,746 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 67,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,799 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 37,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 May 2010 25,055 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 25,055 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,168 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,898 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,816 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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RX03 AAN 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 76.5%.

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 RX03 AAN, 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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RX03 AAN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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