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LF03 ECA

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,506 mi
Last recorded143,506 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 143,506 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 143,093 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2023 141,035 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2022 140,285 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2021 136,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 134,410 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2020 134,398 miles

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,192 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 133,201 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2017 124,829 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 117,168 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 109,463 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheelbearing noisey.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,334 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheelbearing noisey.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,058 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,205 miles

possible slow puncture offside rear

Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,205 miles

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

possible slow puncture offside rear

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,830 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 ECA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ECA, 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 ECA registered?

LF03 ECA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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