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AU53 HBY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,208 mi
Last recorded92,208 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 92,208 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 92,203 miles

Central Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,737 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,537 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,676 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,389 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides Rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 84,389 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides Rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,916 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,832 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 69,991 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,668 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 65,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,013 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 43,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some led's not working in high level brake lamp

Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,862 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,468 miles

front pads getting low

front tyre valves starting to perish

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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AU53 HBY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 HBY, 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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AU53 HBY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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