MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front seat belt twisted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall
engine management warning lamp illuminated
items removed from drivers view prior to test
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine management warning lamp illuminated
items removed from drivers view prior to test
engine management light on
plastic outer sill covers fitted
tested in wet condition
both front brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion
items removed from drivers view prior to test
n/s/r brake squeaks in operation
tested in wet condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
both front brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion
items removed from drivers view prior to test
n/s/r brake squeaks in operation
tested in wet condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
knocking noise coming from stearing rack but no play
rear brakes noisey but work
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
knocking noise coming from stearing rack but no play
rear brakes noisey but work
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both outer door handles stiff in operation
both outer door handles stiff in operation
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre perishing on the outer wall
Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
Undertrays fitted to vehicle
Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
Undertray fitted front to rear on vehicle
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)
Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Undertray fitted front to rear on vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Undertray fitted front to rear on vehicle
Front windscreen wipers in poor condition
Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
Undertrays fitted to vehicle
Front windscreen wipers in poor condition
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
Undertrays fitted to vehicle
Pkastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
Vehicle has undertrays fitted front the front to the rear
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF03 EDC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?
LF03 EDC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 June 2003.
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