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SN02 RAN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,994 mi
Last recorded71,994 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 RAN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 71,994 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 71,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 66,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 61,851 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 61,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 57,851 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 57,850 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2013 54,387 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 15 May 2012 50,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,246 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 3 May 2011 37,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2010 29,645 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,417 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,197 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 16,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,318 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 12,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 12,311 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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SN02 RAN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN02 RAN, 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 SN02 RAN registered?

SN02 RAN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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