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AE03 EAF

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,147 mi
Last recorded73,147 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EAF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 73,147 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 73,029 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 69,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 66,896 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,682 miles

Front nearside and offside headlamps condensation - beam image slightly diffused

Front subframe and suspension arms / suspension struts / hubs / brake discs - corroded

Rear brake imbalance 28% - nearside brake requires adjustment / repair

Rear subframe and axle beam corroded

engine oily

Pass 29 Dec 2021 64,851 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,144 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 64,133 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 63,717 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,120 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 59,982 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 59,942 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,887 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front outer sidewall cracked

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2014 55,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2014 55,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,133 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,039 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,531 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 41,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,259 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 23 Feb 2009 29,334 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,334 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,708 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 21,708 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,359 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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AE03 EAF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AE03 EAF, 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 AE03 EAF registered?

AE03 EAF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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