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KX03 LGV

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,672 mi
Last recorded79,672 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LGV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,672 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,533 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Tyre outer edge deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2017 71,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Tyre outer edge deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to subframes/coilsprings

Fail 11 Jul 2016 68,582 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to subframes/coilsprings

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,883 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,883 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,210 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,021 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,659 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack and perrish slightly

N/S/F tyre getting low on tread

O/S/R and N/S/F wheels abit bent at inner rims (BOARDER LINE)

Rear number plate starting to get abit deteriorated

Small crack at screen

Fail 29 Jul 2010 38,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack and perrish slightly

N/S/F tyre getting low on tread

O/S/R and N/S/F wheels abit bent at inner rims (BOARDER LINE)

Rear number plate starting to get abit deteriorated

Small crack at screen

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,772 miles

Front brake disc faces are mottled.

Front tyres are worn at inner edges.

Offside rear inner wheel rim is damaged.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 30,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front headlamp aim beam image poor

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,274 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 24,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,801 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,646 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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KX03 LGV 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 75%.

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 KX03 LGV, 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 KX03 LGV registered?

KX03 LGV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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