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GO03 RED

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,469 mi
Last recorded51,469 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO03 RED
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 51,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 41,169 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 40,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 39,981 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring cracks/perished.

Fail 17 Jun 2021 39,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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 obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,418 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,527 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 36,803 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,803 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2015 36,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing more heavily inner shoulder and nail in tread.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 36,769 miles

Offside front tyre wearing more heavily inner shoulder and nail in tread.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 35,672 miles

Drivers door does not latch fully closed but is still secure.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,672 miles

Drivers door does not latch fully closed but is still secure.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre very worn on inner edge

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2013 34,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to perish

bulbs out in high level brake light

front brake pads 60% worn

nearside front tyre very worn on inner edge

offside front brake disc badly scored

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2012 32,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,269 miles

fuel cap seal and surround perished

Fail 30 Jun 2010 26,484 miles

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

bulb out in high level brake light

Pass 30 Jun 2010 26,484 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

bulb out in high level brake light

Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,688 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,905 miles

Rear suspension clearance with bump stop getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,128 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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GO03 RED is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GO03 RED, 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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GO03 RED is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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