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T15 MGE

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,474 mi
Last recorded32,474 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 MGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 32,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 31,143 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 28,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 28,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

multiple undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2021 26,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

multiple undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,797 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,542 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 24,029 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2016 24,011 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2015 23,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting perished on tread patterns

Pass 17 May 2014 23,030 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

front tyres slightly perished

rear tyres worn slightly out of shape inside edges

Fail 17 May 2014 23,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre worn on inner edges

front tyres slightly perished

rear tyres worn slightly out of shape inside edges

Pass 18 May 2013 22,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres perished and worn on inside edge

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape inside edge

Fail 18 May 2013 22,152 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres perished and worn on inside edge

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape inside edge

Pass 15 May 2012 20,535 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 20,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 19,617 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 18,130 miles

OSR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 16 May 2009 15,419 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 13,356 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)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 May 2007 10,701 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 8,525 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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T15 MGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T15 MGE, 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 T15 MGE registered?

T15 MGE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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