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MX03 ZWE

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,121 mi
Last recorded73,121 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 73,121 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 73,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 50,918 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,332 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 May 2010 41,589 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 41,576 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 39,841 miles

nearside rear inner cv boot split

Fail 29 Apr 2009 39,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear inner cv boot split

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,710 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 34,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 29,077 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,269 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 ZWE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

MX03 ZWE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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