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WA03 GBU

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,144 mi
Last recorded72,144 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 GBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,456 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,592 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,117 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 66,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,469 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,594 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,376 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 59,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

drivers seat belt webbing starting to fray.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,639 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,264 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,605 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 48,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE;FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,675 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,203 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front wipers smear but clear screen enough

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,906 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2008 25,906 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,391 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,713 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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WA03 GBU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WA03 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

WA03 GBU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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