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LF03 EAP

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,643 mi
Last recorded79,643 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 79,643 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 May 2017 79,643 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 May 2016 75,002 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 May 2016 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not working (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 May 2015 72,754 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2014 68,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,325 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate, but not leaking at this time

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 53,427 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 14 May 2010 29,386 miles

n/s/f trye heay cut on wall

o/s/r tyre just on limit 1.7mm

Pass 14 May 2010 48,787 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 42,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 33,807 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 33,807 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 29,152 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,368 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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LF03 EAP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAP, 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 EAP registered?

LF03 EAP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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