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DX03 WTA

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Multi-colour Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,224 mi
Last recorded73,224 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 WTA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,224 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 73,214 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box assy (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,396 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Head lamps misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bump stop split

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 72,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Head lamps misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bump stop split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

headlight lenses tainted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 69,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

headlight lenses tainted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern & lens dull (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern & lens dull (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 63,304 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,304 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 63,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,375 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 58,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,917 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 46,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,368 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 34,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 29,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2009 23,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,568 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,634 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,691 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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DX03 WTA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Multi-colour with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX03 WTA, 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 DX03 WTA registered?

DX03 WTA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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