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OU03 URE

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,648 mi
Last recorded88,648 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 URE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 88,648 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

under trays fitted

under vehicle wax oiled

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,475 miles

doors operation poor from in and outside on both sides

front discs deteriorated

offside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2022 86,475 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

doors operation poor from in and outside on both sides

front discs deteriorated

offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,311 miles

front reg deteriorated

minor oil leak present

Fail 30 Mar 2021 85,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front reg deteriorated

minor oil leak present

Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,429 miles

front wipers cleaning poorly

offside rear lens deteriorated

rear bumper damaged

front washer operation poor

front reg deteriorated

front tyres worn

Fail 21 Mar 2020 84,429 miles

front reg deteriorated

front tyres worn

front washer operation poor

front wipers cleaning poorly

offside rear lens deteriorated

rear bumper damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,261 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,448 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 80,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,386 miles

front discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edge

oil leaking from engine leaking onto offside cv gator

Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,491 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,238 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NSR handbrake cable outer sheath slight damage

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

front brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 64,237 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,546 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,724 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 55,596 miles

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

advise body damage to o/s/r

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,685 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 31,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OU03 URE 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 65.2%.

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

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