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DX03 WSL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,523 mi
Last recorded90,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 WSL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,523 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Oil Contaminated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight Exhaust Blow

Fail 2 Jun 2018 90,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Oil Contaminated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight Exhaust Blow

Pass 26 May 2017 88,968 miles

Brake pedal has slight free play.

Engine oil leak. Dip stick tube and other leaks.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 May 2017 88,963 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leak. Dip stick tube and other leaks.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2016 87,008 miles

Engine oil leak from corroded sump.

Fail 25 May 2016 87,008 miles

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

Engine oil leak from corroded sump.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,777 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,999 miles

Advise front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,557 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,997 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,419 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 24,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 10,078 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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DX03 WSL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX03 WSL, 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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DX03 WSL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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