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WA03 NTC

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,382 mi
Last recorded57,382 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,382 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 56,911 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,012 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 56,005 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,712 miles

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

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

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

undertrays restricting view

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,456 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 52,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,398 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 48,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,895 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 45,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 41,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,537 miles

Cannot fully check braking, steering and fuel systems as underside of vehicle covered in plastic.

Nearside front tyre pressure low.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,857 miles

Cannot fully check braking, steering and fuel systems as underside of vehical coved in plastic.

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Offside & nearside front wiper blades split on ends dut do clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,264 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 38,264 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,361 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 36,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,621 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 NTC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

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

Is WA03 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 NTC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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