MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested both dip beams not working (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both dip beams not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both main beams not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler cap seal deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view . (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel filler cap seal is deteriorated
all four shock absorbers very corroded
engine oil leak at turbo and sump area
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
all four shock absorbers very corroded
engine oil leak at turbo and sump area
wiper blades deteriorating
NSF tyre perishing
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NSF tyre perishing
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front tyre perishing,.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre slight perishing.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wipers smearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre slight perishing.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wipers smearing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front tyre perishing.
Windscreen wipers slight smearing.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advisorys on previous test 624605220119
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside front and both rear tyres perished and worn on edges
offside rear tyre wearing low
slight cut in tread of offside rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front trye age cracked
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KW03 TBU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 50,707 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 KW03 TBU, 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 24 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 KW03 TBU registered?
KW03 TBU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2002.
Is KW03 TBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for KW03 TBU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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