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WCO 330

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,966 mi
Last recorded96,966 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCO 330
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,966 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 87,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint 1/4 LINK (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 80,106 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

NEAR SIDE REAR LOWER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint 1/4 LINK (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,416 miles

rear exhaust box tail pipe missing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal slightly spongy, rear brake adjustment?

Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 57,244 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 56,904 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre side wall advised

Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,047 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 48,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,017 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 40,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,545 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,759 miles

Front brake discs corroded and brake pedal slightley spongy.

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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WCO 330 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WCO 330, 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 WCO 330 registered?

WCO 330 is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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