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D2 OWL

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,163 mi
Last recorded82,163 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 OWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,163 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 82,163 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing No O/S or central rear fog lamp fitment. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 81,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,479 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 79,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to offside. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to offside. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,932 miles

Both the front tyres are perished/cracking.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 78,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,580 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

HEADLIGHT DEFLECTORS FITTED (LHD)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 77,580 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

HEADLIGHT DEFLECTORS FITTED (LHD)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working 1 OF 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,195 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,749 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,878 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,878 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,105 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,360 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,687 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,678 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 55,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 43,901 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,022 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2006 33,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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D2 OWL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D2 OWL, 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 D2 OWL registered?

D2 OWL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is D2 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 OWL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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