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SY03 DZB

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,400 mi
Last recorded32,400 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 DZB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,400 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 32,398 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 30,235 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 30,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,439 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 23,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,814 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,251 miles

both front brake disc,s rusty & pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,701 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,853 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,161 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 5,704 miles

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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SY03 DZB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY03 DZB, 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 SY03 DZB registered?

SY03 DZB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is SY03 DZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 DZB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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