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KW03 TBU

2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

73,453 mi
Last recorded73,453 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet50,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 TBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,453 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,160 miles

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 73,160 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,078 miles

all four shock absorbers very corroded

engine oil leak at turbo and sump area

Fail 12 Aug 2020 65,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 60,431 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2017 58,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 56,267 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,592 miles

NSF tyre perishing

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 53,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,121 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2013 46,704 miles

Nearside front tyre slight perishing.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 7 May 2013 46,704 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 42,789 miles

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.

Pass 11 May 2011 37,691 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 37,668 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2010 31,663 miles

advisorys on previous test 624605220119

Fail 5 May 2010 31,411 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 25,927 miles

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

nearside front trye age cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 16,275 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 16,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 May 2006 11,746 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 11,746 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 2 May 2006 11,681 miles

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.

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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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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KW03 TBU is a 2002 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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