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KW03 VTP

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,158 mi
Last recorded93,158 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VTP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,158 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 93,158 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,763 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 87,763 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,005 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,616 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 72,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 65,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,702 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 2,900 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 VTP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KW03 VTP, 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 KW03 VTP registered?

KW03 VTP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is KW03 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 VTP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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