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CN03 OSZ

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,393 mi
Last recorded65,393 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 OSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,393 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S + N/S/F BRAKE PIPES

Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,115 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S/F UPPER STRUT MOUNTING

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,767 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 58,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 35,041 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE & CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIEMENTS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,843 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 33,843 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NEARSIDE REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 30,309 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

PASSENGER SEAT & SEAT BELT REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DE-LAMINATE/DETERIORATE

Fail 22 Oct 2018 30,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror missing OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING (3.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NEARSIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER MOUNTING HAS EX PLAY (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

PASSENGER SEAT & SEAT BELT REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DE-LAMINATE/DETERIORATE

Fail 16 Feb 2018 30,293 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 28,772 miles

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,340 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,850 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 21,440 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both n/s tyres perishing

Fail 31 May 2011 19,347 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

front shock absorber dust covers split

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2011 19,347 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

front shock absorber dust covers split

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,123 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,638 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,961 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 6,938 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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CN03 OSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CN03 OSZ, 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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CN03 OSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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