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KS03 EHV

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,199 mi
Last recorded56,199 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 EHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 56,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 56,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,801 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,255 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,854 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 53,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,763 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,243 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 50,196 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when sidelights are switched on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,770 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,069 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,611 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 46,560 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,929 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,853 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,133 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 35,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007
Pass 5 Aug 2006 22,532 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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KS03 EHV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KS03 EHV, 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 KS03 EHV registered?

KS03 EHV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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