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BU03 OKN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,717 mi
Last recorded113,717 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OKN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 113,717 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 113,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

only just visible beam pattern on healights

Fail 8 Aug 2019 110,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

only just visible beam pattern on healights

Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,652 miles

light corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ends

light corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 31 Jul 2018 103,652 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

light corrosion to n/s/r brake hose ends

light corrosion to rear subframe

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 10 May 2017 95,484 miles

covers covering underside of vehicle

n/s/f indicator slightly white

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r indicator slightly white

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

top brake light some multi bulbs not working

Fail 9 May 2017 95,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

covers covering underside of vehicle

n/s/f indicator slightly white

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r indicator slightly white

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

top brake light some multi bulbs not working

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,257 miles

o/s track rod end dust cover deterioating

top brake light some multi bulbs not working

Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,257 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s track rod end dust cover deterioating

top brake light some multi bulbs not working

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 78,278 miles

cut in os front tyre wall but not to core

Fail 1 Feb 2013 78,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in os front tyre wall but not to core

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,189 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s wiper slight smearing

Fail 18 Jan 2012 74,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s wiper slight smearing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 71,155 miles

offside front tyre split but not to cords

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,612 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 66,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,152 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,551 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 11 Jan 2008 56,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 19 Jan 2007 47,064 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,408 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 38,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BU03 OKN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU03 OKN, 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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BU03 OKN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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