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MV03 CFU

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,982 mi
Last recorded93,982 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 CFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both handbrake outer cables in poor condition not affecting performance

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2016 84,008 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 83,997 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both front brake discs very corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,984 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 80,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs badly corroded with reduced contact surface area visable

offside rear park brake brake cable deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs badly corroded with reduced contact surface area visable

offside rear park brake brake cable deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2011 61,783 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,366 miles

advise offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,347 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,729 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 49,536 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
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MV03 CFU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV03 CFU, 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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MV03 CFU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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