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HF03 WUG

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,670 mi
Last recorded58,670 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 WUG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 58,670 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,018 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 57,018 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 55,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,210 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 54,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 51,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,447 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 50,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 48,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 42,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,142 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,567 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 37,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.21 (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,268 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,513 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,786 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,847 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,566 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Front shock absorber gaitors split

Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,306 miles

plastic sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,600 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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HF03 WUG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HF03 WUG, 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 HF03 WUG registered?

HF03 WUG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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