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HX53 ZWK

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,565 mi
Last recorded73,565 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 ZWK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 73,565 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 71,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,925 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 63,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED!!! [most of them] (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2015 63,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc corroded

front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 8 Apr 2014 59,447 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc corroded

front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,384 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 56,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,510 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,629 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 46,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,238 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 39,237 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 33,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,476 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 16,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

scratch in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,987 miles

scratch in windscreen outside swept area

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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HX53 ZWK 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 HX53 ZWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX53 ZWK registered?

HX53 ZWK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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