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BL03 RCY

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 RCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 134,409 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 131,517 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 126,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 121,265 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 71,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 69,962 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,861 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 86,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,000 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 80,698 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 80,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2013 78,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2013 78,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 76,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear suspension spring lower coil broken ,fitment still secure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2011 74,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers split - requires replacement

Pass 20 May 2010 64,499 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 64,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 53,855 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2007 34,376 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,210 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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BL03 RCY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 RCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL03 RCY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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