MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
rear underside surface rust
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
rear underside surface rust
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
front brake discs and pads look worn
play in nearside front wheel bearing
radiator hose is wearing away on offside front steering rack boot
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
front brake discs and pads look worn
play in nearside front wheel bearing
radiator hose is wearing away on offside front steering rack boot
both front lower suspension arms , bushes starting to seperate
engine cover catch missing
front brake discs worn
gearbox/diff. oil leaking onto rear suspension bushes
rear shock absorber bushes starting to wear
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU03 DDJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AU03 DDJ, 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 AU03 DDJ registered?
AU03 DDJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 March 2003.
Is AU03 DDJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU03 DDJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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