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KX03 LVH

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,930 mi
Last recorded57,930 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,930 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,042 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,182 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Deteroeted

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 52,182 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Deteroeted

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 51,920 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 51,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,821 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Some corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

Some corrosion to rear subframe

Some drag on n/s/r brake

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brakes

Wipers poor operation

Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,821 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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 Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Wipers poor operation

Advanced corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Some corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

Some drag on n/s/r brake

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,992 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front screen as wiper score mark on glass centre

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,967 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 49,957 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 429,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 429,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 34,437 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 34,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,235 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 26,235 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 18,009 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 LVH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX03 LVH registered?

KX03 LVH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is KX03 LVH safe to buy?

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