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SN03 HGA

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,759 mi
Last recorded71,759 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 HGA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,372 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 71,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,128 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,985 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,239 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & n/s @ sill (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 63,318 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,190 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 60,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,444 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 56,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,405 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,977 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 32,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,792 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 16,820 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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SN03 HGA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SN03 HGA, 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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SN03 HGA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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