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KX03 LLE

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,120 mi
Last recorded47,120 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LLE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 47,120 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust "modified" (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 47,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern "kicks up to the right" (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust "modified" (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 40,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,038 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,500 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,373 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 28,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,477 miles

front brake discs rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2009 21,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,430 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2008 19,967 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 19,967 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 17,803 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2007 17,803 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,103 miles

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

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 LLE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Yellow 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 LLE, 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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KX03 LLE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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