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FJ03 UYR

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,708 mi
Last recorded134,708 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 134,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2020 134,708 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 May 2019 125,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 125,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2018 120,081 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 120,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,161 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2017 114,161 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,961 miles

os rear tyre worn to legal limit in centre of tread

underside of vehicle fitted with large plastic covers obscuring some components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 106,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint anti roll bar link rod joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os rear tyre worn to legal limit in centre of tread

underside of vehicle fitted with large plastic covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some bulbs in high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 22 Apr 2015 99,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some bulbs in high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,098 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated.

Nearside front and offside front tyre treads on 2mm - 3mm. SIZE = 145/65R15 72T.

Offside rear tyre tread on 3mm - 4mm. Nearside rear tyre on 4mm. SIZE = 175/55R15 77T.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jul 2013 87,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated.

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

Nearside front and offside front tyre treads on 2mm - 3mm. SIZE = 145/65R15 72T.

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

Offside rear tyre tread on 3mm - 4mm. Nearside rear tyre on 4mm. SIZE = 175/55R15 77T.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,951 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,951 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,166 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,612 miles

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

front disks worn

front pads look low

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,487 miles

rear registration plate starting to delamnat

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,300 miles

front tyres not 3mm across tyre rear nplate delamanting

Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,700 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,915 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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FJ03 UYR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 UYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ03 UYR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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