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HY03 BCF

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,650 mi
Last recorded69,650 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 BCF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 69,650 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 8 Jan 2018 69,650 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,281 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 66,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,224 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,568 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 53,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,499 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,953 miles

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

front discs

fuel cap sill cracking

rear number plate

runout rear brake and slightly uneven

slight damage nearside rear

tailgate button adrift

Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,953 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs

fuel cap sill cracking

rear number plate

runout rear brake and slightly uneven

slight damage nearside rear

tailgate button adrift

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,952 miles

wipers smeary

both number plates

Fail 8 Sep 2009 34,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both number plates

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,102 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2008 29,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,120 miles

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit!

Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,531 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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HY03 BCF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY03 BCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY03 BCF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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