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LF03 DRV

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,575 mi
Last recorded96,575 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 96,575 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2 mm limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 11 Dec 2017 96,575 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2 mm limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 30 Nov 2016 88,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,506 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brakes squeal

Fail 7 Dec 2015 83,506 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brakes squeal

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,966 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,793 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,897 miles

N/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,961 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 49,382 miles

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

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

nsf tyre in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,382 miles

nsf tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,196 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 46,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,977 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,500 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 36,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,272 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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LF03 DRV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LF03 DRV, 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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LF03 DRV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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