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L4 ALA

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,463 mi
Last recorded35,463 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 ALA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 35,463 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 35,463 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 30,930 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 29,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 29,663 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,334 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 23,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,364 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2017 20,363 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2016 19,822 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 19,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 19,265 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 19,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,471 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 18,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 17,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,238 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 15,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,181 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 15,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,975 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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L4 ALA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L4 ALA, 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 L4 ALA registered?

L4 ALA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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