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KX03 LKP

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,034 mi
Last recorded55,034 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LKP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,034 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,675 miles

oil leak

slight exhaust leak

tyre pressures low

Pass 5 May 2017 50,829 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear light cluster lens cracked

Fail 5 May 2017 50,829 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear light cluster lens cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,048 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,590 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 47,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,048 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 46,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,339 miles

offside rear wheel rim dented

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,194 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 41,194 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,058 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,537 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 33,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 28,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,199 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 8 Feb 2008 23,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,570 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 LKP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KX03 LKP, 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 LKP registered?

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

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