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KX03 LML

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,723 mi
Last recorded91,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LML
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 91,723 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,251 miles

Brake cable slightly corroded (rear)

Underbody covered in undersill

Fail 5 Oct 2022 91,251 miles

Brake cable slightly corroded (rear)

Underbody covered in undersill

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,268 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,553 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,190 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,697 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 80,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 75,498 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking up

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,498 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking up

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,478 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 Jul 2013 66,267 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,412 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 63,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,807 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,080 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,041 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,395 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 LML is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LML, 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 LML registered?

KX03 LML is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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