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OU03 UPT

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,639 mi
Last recorded59,639 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 UPT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,639 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 59,639 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,920 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,878 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,971 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

Oil leak ()

sump corroded

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 3 Dec 2016 56,218 miles

Central undertrays fitted, unable to fully inspect brake/ fuel pipes.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 55,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 53,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 53,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 50,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 43,390 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,462 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,544 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear numberplate slightly detriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,455 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 14,455 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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OU03 UPT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OU03 UPT, 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 OU03 UPT registered?

OU03 UPT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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