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KX03 LUW

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,070 mi
Last recorded91,070 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,070 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,973 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 86,891 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2015 84,801 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

cracked in front number plate

front brake discs corroded

offside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,618 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish on side walls

Fail 23 May 2014 81,618 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge and has nail in tread

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 13 Jun 2013

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 74,002 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,464 miles

Under body covers fitted unable to fully inspect floor pan

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,056 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

OS seat belt has twisted upper section

Unable to fully inspect due under trays and covers

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,430 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,451 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,414 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 LUW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

KX03 LUW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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