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PN03 OSU

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,923 mi
Last recorded51,923 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 OSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,923 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 51,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,283 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front strut has slight play at bush or gland

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 50,182 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front strut has slight play at bush or gland

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,162 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,162 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,043 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 45,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake discs corroded & scored. Pads low

full plastic cover under car

Fail 30 Apr 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake discs corroded & scored. Pads low

full plastic cover under car

Pass 21 May 2010 43,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,514 miles

both front brake discs scored and worn

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating

wipers worn

Fail 15 Jun 2009 42,514 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs scored and worn

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorating

wipers worn

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,933 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 36,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,137 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 32,137 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,088 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 26,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PN03 OSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PN03 OSU, 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 PN03 OSU registered?

PN03 OSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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