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BU03 OHW

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 165 miles

Abnormal rattle around steering wheel but no obvious defects.

Bodywork damaged.

Heavy wear and pitting to front brake discs.

O/S rear light unit just adequately secure.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 11 Feb 2016

Both rear light units just adequately secure.

N/S front tyre just on the legal limit.

Slight wear and pitting to both front brake discs.

stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Fail 11 Feb 2016

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

Both rear light units just adequately secure.

N/S front tyre just on the legal limit.

Slight wear and pitting to both front brake discs.

stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,824 miles

both wipers smeary

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f + n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,790 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,270 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 45,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 38,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Feb 2008 33,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,346 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 22,346 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BU03 OHW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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 BU03 OHW, 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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BU03 OHW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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