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OV03 MWX

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,867 mi
Last recorded73,867 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MWX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,867 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 73,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,779 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2011 62,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,293 miles

offside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Fail 12 Oct 2009 58,182 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

petrol cap sealing ring perished

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,182 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

petrol cap sealing ring perished

Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,889 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 48,859 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,423 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,356 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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OV03 MWX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV03 MWX, 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 OV03 MWX registered?

OV03 MWX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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