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AY53 DBV

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,219 mi
Last recorded91,219 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DBV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 91,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 91,219 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 91,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 91,040 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 91,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15/77t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 86,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,740 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 20 Mar 2019 81,208 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,886 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Fail 11 Aug 2016 78,886 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel excess travel handbrake lever (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2015 73,052 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 72,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Handbrake warning light innoperative

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 3 Sep 2014 70,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal beginning to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,565 miles

Crack in driver's door panel

EML illuminated

Fuel cap seal cracking slightly

Parking brake warning light innop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f lower coolant hose fouling steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,404 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

feul cap seal starting to crack

undertrays cove most of car

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,037 miles

feul cap seal starting to crack

undertrays cove most of car

Fail 3 Sep 2011 56,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

feul cap sealing washer starting to crack

undertrays fitted coverin most of the underneath of vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2010 48,102 miles

sill trims and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,380 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,332 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,665 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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AY53 DBV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY53 DBV, 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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AY53 DBV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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