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WA03 CMF

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

80,966 mi
Last recorded80,966 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 CMF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 80,966 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,382 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 80,287 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,677 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 79,677 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 79,556 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Both repeater light lenses missing

Corrosion to front hubs.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 78,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 78,824 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken regard as dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,024 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 78,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 77,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 77,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,337 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,841 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,838 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,198 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2012 61,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,525 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 58,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,256 miles

both front discs are heavily corroaded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs are heavily corroaded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,361 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded and worn but are not yet failures - recommend change with next brake pads

offside front tyre is wearing at the inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,705 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,139 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre distorting on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,964 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 27,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front discs discoloured possible overheating

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear driveshaft leaking at diff

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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WA03 CMF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 WA03 CMF, 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 WA03 CMF registered?

WA03 CMF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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