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CG03 WOW

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,713 mi
Last recorded75,713 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG03 WOW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 75,713 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 75,712 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 75,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil sump slightly corroded

undertray and sill guard fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 May 2024 75,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil sump slightly corroded

undertray and sill guard fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Apr 2021 75,580 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Under trays & sill guards fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,276 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 75,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,504 miles

Engine steady mounting has slight movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 73,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine steady mounting has slight movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,771 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,186 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,737 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,489 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,808 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,096 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,254 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,604 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,455 miles

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

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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CG03 WOW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black 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 CG03 WOW, 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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CG03 WOW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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