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S2 RCX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,227 mi
Last recorded68,227 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 RCX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 68,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,553 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 65,247 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 59,659 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Wiper blades split

Fail 4 Feb 2016 50,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Wiper blades split

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,344 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 8 Nov 2013 44,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 41,354 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,559 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 36,553 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2010 33,054 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,152 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,036 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,572 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,279 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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S2 RCX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S2 RCX, 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 S2 RCX registered?

S2 RCX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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