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HX53 ZWV

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,022 mi
Last recorded83,022 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 ZWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 83,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,812 miles

front no plate getting faded

front brake discs on limits of wear

o/s/f brake pipe next to flexi hose getting corroided

o/s/f shocker weeping

Fail 10 Aug 2016 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f shocker weeping

front brake discs on limits of wear

front no plate getting faded

o/s/f brake pipe next to flexi hose getting corroided

Pass 15 May 2015 82,243 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 82,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,027 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,646 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 77,646 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,950 miles

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

front brake discs coroding on edges

oil leak from engine sump

Fail 20 Sep 2010 73,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs coroding on edges

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,215 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,759 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
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HX53 ZWV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZWV, 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 HX53 ZWV registered?

HX53 ZWV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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