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GX03 XLE

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,111 mi
Last recorded40,111 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 XLE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 40,111 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 38,847 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 38,832 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 37,936 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 37,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 37,910 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 37,577 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,476 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 36,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 May 2014 34,554 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 34,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 31,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 28,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 16 May 2011 25,460 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 12 May 2011 25,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 5 May 2010 21,858 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f shock-absorber dust covers split

Fail 28 May 2009 20,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2009 20,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,733 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,454 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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GX03 XLE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX03 XLE, 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 GX03 XLE registered?

GX03 XLE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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