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MX03 XFB

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,957 mi
Last recorded47,957 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XFB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 47,957 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 47,676 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 47,676 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear signs of corrosion on brake pipe.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front haedlamp beam pattern affected slightly by misting on lens.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Offside Rear signs of corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 47,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,154 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in o/s/f suspension top mount.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 46,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,741 miles

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

Nearside slight bind on the nearside rear brake

Oil leak ()

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 44,827 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,068 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 44,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tail pipe on exhaust missing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,229 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,234 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 32,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,952 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,135 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,022 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,605 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 XFB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MX03 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

MX03 XFB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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