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HX03 URK

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,119 mi
Last recorded56,119 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 URK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,119 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,579 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 55,579 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,991 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,701 miles

o/s/r tyre perish lines on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,062 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2012 40,062 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,797 miles

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

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

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal to diff leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2011 35,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal to diff leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,268 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 31,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,475 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 27,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 22,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,604 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 18,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,549 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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HX03 URK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HX03 URK, 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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HX03 URK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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