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OV03 MYB

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

93,327 mi
Last recorded93,327 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MYB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 93,327 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 93,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,335 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 89,330 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 84,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 75,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 70,677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 66,606 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 66,606 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 62,727 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,463 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 60,461 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,171 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 59,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,761 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,575 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 54,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Alloy wheel has buckle upon inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,911 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,022 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Mirror covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 46,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Mirror covers fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,119 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,098 miles

nearside handbrake cable casing split

Fail 3 Aug 2010 39,098 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside handbrake cable casing split

Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,040 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 30,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,388 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 22,080 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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OV03 MYB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV03 MYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV03 MYB registered?

OV03 MYB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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