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LF03 EAA

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,819 mi
Last recorded118,819 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 EAA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,819 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SHOCK BUSH BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 102,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 89,150 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 49,045 miles

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

both front tyres distorted

Fail 26 May 2017 49,045 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres distorted

Fail 6 Jun 2015 45,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 45,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,589 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,548 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 39,548 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,257 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 26,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,866 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 21,866 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,496 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 17,496 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LF03 EAA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EAA, 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 LF03 EAA registered?

LF03 EAA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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