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PN03 RFX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,308 mi
Last recorded97,308 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 RFX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,308 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 97,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked on tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

slight footbrake travel

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,877 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,070 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 85,070 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,427 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 81,427 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre has puncture

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,880 miles

engine oil leak from sump

Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,707 miles

both front tyres starting to perishing

oil level below min on dipstick

Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,960 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,960 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,095 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,126 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 42,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,239 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 28,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,288 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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PN03 RFX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN03 RFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN03 RFX registered?

PN03 RFX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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