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MV03 CMY

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,236 mi
Last recorded107,236 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 CMY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 107,236 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,286 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,264 miles

Offside Front O/S/F Tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,338 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner sidewall badly damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 63,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F Tyre inner sidewall badly damaged (fouling broken spring)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 56,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,109 miles

oil leak (sump porus)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,130 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs have slight corrosion not excessive

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,130 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front discs have slight corrosion not excessive

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,447 miles

damage to offside front wheel

damage to offside rear wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,740 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 10 Jul 2007 28,358 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,917 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 CMY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CMY, 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 MV03 CMY registered?

MV03 CMY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is MV03 CMY safe to buy?

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