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WX03 NTC

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

107,372 mi
Last recorded107,372 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 NTC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 107,372 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front lenses need buffing or replacing, beam image/pattern getting weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 104,491 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 104,491 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 102,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 102,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box rotten (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine co2 and hydro carbons very high

Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,769 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 99,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 96,778 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,452 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 92,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 89,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2020 89,672 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 24 May 2018 81,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2018 81,778 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2017 77,671 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,031 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 10 Mar 2014 61,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,546 miles

Diff oil seals leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,736 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 42,736 miles

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

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

brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,364 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 36,364 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,403 miles

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

both rear tyres (inner tread pattern) wearing thin

o/s/r tyre has two small chunks missing from outer sidewall

plastic under guards fitted front to rear

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,887 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 11,193 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,242 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 9,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 7,710 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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WX03 NTC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver 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 WX03 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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WX03 NTC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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