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NX03 FHW

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,041 mi
Last recorded91,041 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 FHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 91,041 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 91,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 89,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,599 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,373 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,216 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,894 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,530 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,348 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,061 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,480 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 40,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,793 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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NX03 FHW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NX03 FHW, 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 NX03 FHW registered?

NX03 FHW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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