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LF03 EBX

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,883 mi
Last recorded77,883 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,883 miles

Offside Front EML LIGHT ON

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 77,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn UPPER STRUT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front EML LIGHT ON

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 66,071 miles

Central Front FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

Offside Front EML LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Apr 2021 57,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 15 Apr 2021 57,548 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2020 55,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 55,321 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 53,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 52,828 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,215 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,116 miles

slight play in nearside front lower arm inner bush

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,654 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,395 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 May 2011 39,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 35,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 32,131 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 28,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 21,990 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 21,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders and damaged on inner sidewall(not to cord)

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 EBX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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