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PA03 CNY

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,573 mi
Last recorded69,573 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 CNY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2017 69,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,857 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,034 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor image n/s headlamp

Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,342 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres getting low and casings getting perished

n/s rear tyre getting low and casing getting perished

some corrosion n/s front suspension coil spring

Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,634 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre outer walls getting perished

nearside rear tyre close to wear bands

some corrosion rear subframe

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,634 miles

both front tyre outer walls getting perished

nearside rear tyre close to wear bands

some corrosion rear subframe

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,063 miles

engine oil leak

front discs getting worn

front pads getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,169 miles

front discs getting corroded and worn

front pads getting low

rear spring retainers showing signs of corrosion

some play rear drop links

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,106 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,480 miles

both wiper blades getting perished

Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,316 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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PA03 CNY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PA03 CNY, 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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PA03 CNY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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