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HF03 PZC

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,090 mi
Last recorded82,090 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 PZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 82,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r to n/s/r brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 3 Apr 2019 72,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r to n/s/r brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,315 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Tyre is not affected at this time. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Tyre is not affected at this time. (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 55,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Tyre is not affected at this time. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Tyre is not affected at this time. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres perished

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,631 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 43,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,173 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 34,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,454 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,303 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,532 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE POOR CONDITION

O/S/REAR TYRE 3MM

Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,201 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)

Unable to accurately assess steering rack/column and brake master cylinder/servo duo to restricted access behind encapsulation panelling

offside front and nearside front tyres have slight perishing on outer walls.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 15,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Unable to accurately assess steering rack/column and brake master cylinder/servo duo to restricted access behind encapsulation panelling

offside front and nearside front tyres have slight perishing on outer walls.

Pass 8 May 2006 8,759 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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HF03 PZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HF03 PZC, 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 HF03 PZC registered?

HF03 PZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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