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RX03 VXL

2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,795 mi
Last recorded94,795 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A49,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 VXL
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion S-touch 16 A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 94,795 miles

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light

vehicle underlay has been sprayed (corrosion)

Fail 12 May 2026 94,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is crushed open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested tried multiple times unable to get reading of OSR (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light

vehicle underlay has been sprayed (corrosion)

Pass 22 Oct 2024 94,126 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 92,016 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 92,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,356 miles

Rear exhaust strap insecure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,923 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,660 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Oct 2019 52,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,092 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,283 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 46,283 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,159 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,358 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 42,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,337 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 38,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,059 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 35,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT PERMENTLY ON

SRS WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,099 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,197 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,788 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,741 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,524 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A?

Based on 3,078 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
3,537
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Stop lamp not working 60
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Full Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A reliability report

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RX03 VXL is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,907 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 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX03 VXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX03 VXL registered?

RX03 VXL is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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