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MP53 ZBL

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,097 mi
Last recorded52,097 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 ZBL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 52,010 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,954 miles

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on discs,appears to have been stood.

Fail 31 May 2013 46,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of corrosion on discs and underside appears to have been stood

sill covers fitted

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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MP53 ZBL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MP53 ZBL, 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 MP53 ZBL registered?

MP53 ZBL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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