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YJ03 WGZ

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 WGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,854 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

oil leak

rear reg plate detreating

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,794 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays/guards fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2018 69,794 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure sharp edges caused by damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays/guards fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,499 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 67,496 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,920 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015
Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,203 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 55,717 miles

Nearside rear light securing device broken but light not insecure

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 May 2010 55,717 miles

Nearside rear light securing device broken but light not insecure

Pass 5 May 2009 51,948 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

door miiror damaged

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 30 Apr 2009 51,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

door miiror damaged

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2008 47,875 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2008 47,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,669 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 40,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,918 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 30,916 miles

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

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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YJ03 WGZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJ03 WGZ, 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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YJ03 WGZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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