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MX03 XEJ

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,715 mi
Last recorded53,715 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XEJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 53,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front wheel bearing has slight play iun it and is starting to become noisey/(not yet rough at time of test.).

near side rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall around lettering.

near side repeater faded slightly.

rear no plate in poor condition.

Fail 12 May 2014 53,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front wheel bearing has slight play iun it and is starting to become noisey/(not yet rough at time of test.).

near side rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall around lettering.

near side repeater faded slightly.

rear no plate in poor condition.

Pass 2 May 2013 47,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking.

Offside front spring may be inccorect or incorrectly fitted

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Rear plastic window deteriorating and effecting rear view.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 47,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking.

Offside front spring may be inccorect or incorrectly fitted

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Rear plastic window deteriorating and effecting rear view.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,406 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 43,404 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,303 miles

rear sub frame around spring top mounts corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,301 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear sub-frame corroded around spring mountings.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,423 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 41,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre is wearing low on inner tread .

Rear number plate is starting to come loose at nearside fixing.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,173 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to split.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 3 May 2006 14,659 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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MX03 XEJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MX03 XEJ, 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 MX03 XEJ registered?

MX03 XEJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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