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YJ03 ZGC

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,092 mi
Last recorded51,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ZGC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 51,092 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 51,092 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 49,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 48,925 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 48,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 48,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2019 47,487 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal cracked

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2018 45,867 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 44,037 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 43,034 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,048 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 42,048 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,760 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 41,760 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,846 miles

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

sills covered

under car covered in plastic not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,061 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 40,061 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 38,762 miles

Slight bind on N/S/R wheel

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,762 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracked

Slight bind on N/S/R wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,471 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 35,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 29,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 16,867 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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YJ03 ZGC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YJ03 ZGC, 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 YJ03 ZGC registered?

YJ03 ZGC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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