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VF03 ZCX

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,272 mi
Last recorded60,272 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 ZCX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 60,272 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 60,271 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 59,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 59,728 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on inner sills both sides and on floor before rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,629 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion but not excessive

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2022 53,629 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion but not excessive

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 51,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted restricting full inspection

underside of corroded vehicle including suspension components

Fail 7 Jan 2021 51,821 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shown on full lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive wet around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted restricting full inspection

underside of corroded vehicle including suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 49,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Fail 15 Jan 2020 49,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

all suspension components corroded

body has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

all suspension components corroded

both front tyres perished

Fail 17 Jan 2018 47,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

all suspension components corroded

both front tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front side light lens cracked

chassis has light corrosion

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 45,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front side light lens cracked

chassis has light corrosion

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,182 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,572 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,832 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 10,200 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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VF03 ZCX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VF03 ZCX, 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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VF03 ZCX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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