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DA03 TWZ

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,130 mi
Last recorded52,130 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 TWZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2021 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2020 52,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nearside front top suspension mount has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside rear outer cv boot rubber split leaking and inner cv boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs poor condition on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front brake hose has perishing/cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre has very deep cracks on top of tread/sidewall nearing canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside rear lower shock absorber bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front brake hose has perishing/cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre has very deep cracks on top of tread/sidewall nearing canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside front top suspension mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear steel brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside rear lower shock absorber bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 51,286 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 51,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,621 miles

Corrosion on components

Fuel cap sealing ring splitting .. advise to replace

Oil leak .. oil level not checked

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,164 miles

front brake pads wearing low

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2016 46,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,563 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,599 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 39,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

fuel filler cap seal starting to crack

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,823 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 30,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyres have cracks

Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,610 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 22,074 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 22,074 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,841 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,017 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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DA03 TWZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA03 TWZ, 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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DA03 TWZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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