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MX03 XHZ

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,795 mi
Last recorded84,795 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 84,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2026 84,793 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 83,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (dripping) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,364 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,501 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 76,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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Engine wont rev, therefore emissions cannot be tested.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,805 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,805 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bush bottom arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,926 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,146 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 61,056 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING/SPLITTING.

N/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,056 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING/SPLITTING.

N/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

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

O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,348 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded and scored

offside front brake binding

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,943 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 43,823 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,083 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 31,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,540 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,175 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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MX03 XHZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

MX03 XHZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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