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BU03 YTN

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

67,800 mi
Last recorded67,800 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YTN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,800 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 67,798 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,150 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 58,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 54,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,262 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,033 miles

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

front brake disks corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,014 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake disks corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,017 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 49,014 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,822 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate starting to de laminate

Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,822 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate starting to de laminate

Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,589 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r wheel inner rim damaged

o/s headlamp fitted with temporary mask

Fail 21 Jan 2008 38,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

engine oil leak

n/s/r wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,649 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 31,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 29,692 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BU03 YTN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 BU03 YTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 YTN registered?

BU03 YTN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is BU03 YTN safe to buy?

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