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RX03 AAY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 AAY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox or engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged iner edge slightly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 86,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged iner edge slightly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox or engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,136 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 81,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,231 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,759 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 71,759 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,849 miles

Offside Front coil spring rubbing body

Fail 20 Jul 2017 64,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring rubbing body

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,437 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 Jul 2015 50,141 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,141 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,588 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 34,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,191 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,243 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,932 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,725 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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RX03 AAY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc 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 RX03 AAY, 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 RX03 AAY registered?

RX03 AAY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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