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AY03 EWT

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,448 mi
Last recorded34,448 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EWT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 34,448 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 27,709 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 27,706 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 92,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2013 86,695 miles

less than 50% of high level brake light working

no switch for front fog lamps

Fail 13 May 2013 86,693 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

less than 50% of high level brake light working

no switch for front fog lamps

Pass 1 May 2012 81,406 miles

No steering lock on vehicle

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 21 Apr 2012 81,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn and lipped

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front engine mount rubber torn out causing noise

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

No steering lock on vehicle

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 May 2011 74,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,298 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,848 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 52,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,671 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 40,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,913 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 26,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AY03 EWT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY03 EWT, 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 AY03 EWT registered?

AY03 EWT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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