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AY03 EXX

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EXX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under tray fitted, covering components

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,338 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 8 May 2018 63,301 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,463 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,905 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 54,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Petrol cap seal splitting

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 45,063 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,647 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,179 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,283 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,920 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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AY03 EXX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 EXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY03 EXX registered?

AY03 EXX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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