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KX03 LHZ

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,907 mi
Last recorded53,907 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LHZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 53,907 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 51,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 51,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 46,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 46,357 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,872 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 40,497 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,390 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 36,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlight has water ingress.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlight has water ingress.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 33,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,514 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 31,032 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some bulbs not working on center brake light.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,032 miles

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

some bulbs not working on center brake light.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,079 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 29,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,282 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,132 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 19,501 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,808 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,507 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 LHZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

KX03 LHZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KX03 LHZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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