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DL03 HSN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,118 mi
Last recorded61,118 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HSN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,118 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 61,118 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,636 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 53,157 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 52,453 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S side skirt loose.

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

Slight corrosion on rear subframe.

Slight play in N/S/F upper shock absorber mount.

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 43,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S side skirt loose.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion on rear subframe.

Slight play in N/S/F upper shock absorber mount.

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,185 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,957 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 32,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,037 miles

Front brake discs corroded will need replacing in the near future.

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,878 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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DL03 HSN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DL03 HSN, 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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DL03 HSN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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