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ME03 ZBW

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,378 mi
Last recorded65,378 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME03 ZBW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 65,378 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 65,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 63,913 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 61,854 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,320 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 57,318 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,944 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,882 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,780 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 47,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,960 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 43,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,422 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 40,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,697 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 35,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,793 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 33,773 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 30,880 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 30,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,925 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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ME03 ZBW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ME03 ZBW, 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 ME03 ZBW registered?

ME03 ZBW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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