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FX03 EPY

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,125 mi
Last recorded35,125 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 35,125 miles

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2025 30,234 miles

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 19 Mar 2025 30,234 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Mar 2024 29,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 29,019 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 28,880 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 28,219 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability top strut mounting bush damaged (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,036 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 28,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,718 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 27,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,206 miles

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Various brake pipes corroded

Various under bosy corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2016 27,194 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Various brake pipes corroded

Various under bosy corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,118 miles

Both rear tyres age cracked.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,949 miles

Both rear tyres age cracked.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,382 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 23,382 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,328 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,813 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,360 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,382 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,318 miles

front brake disk worn

Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,470 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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FX03 EPY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX03 EPY, 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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What year was FX03 EPY registered?

FX03 EPY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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