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AE03 EAM

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,487 mi
Last recorded64,487 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,487 miles

All tyres perishing in tread

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

General corrosion on underside

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 64,487 miles

All tyres perishing in tread

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

General corrosion on underside

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,790 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 56,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 55,496 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 55,496 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 52,689 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,844 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,511 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,263 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 27,263 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,807 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 EAM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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