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KX03 LZE

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

35,415 mi
Last recorded35,415 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LZE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 35,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 34,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension and components corroded not to excess at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 32,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged severely perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension and components corroded not to excess at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 32,121 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Damaged wheel arch no sharp edges at time of test

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,627 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 30,627 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 30,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc pitted on inside face

Offside Front brake disc pitted on inside face

Fail 27 Jul 2016 30,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc pitted on inside face

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc pitted on inside face

Fail 19 Jul 2016 30,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc pitted on inside face

Offside Front brake disc pitted on inside face

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,814 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,320 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 26,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,668 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,724 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 21,724 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,517 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 31 Jul 2009 15,749 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 15,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 11,869 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,425 miles

both o/s and n/s front tyres are perished in side wall . advise regular inspection , found to be acceptable at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2006 4,758 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 LZE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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