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LF53 EHH

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,234 mi
Last recorded69,234 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 EHH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2024 69,234 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 69,188 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front hub corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe and axle corroded

both front shock absorbers and hubs corroded

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,176 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front shocks and hubs corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,403 miles

Nearside Rear shock has a slight misting of oil

Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 62,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear has a cut in side wall but not down to cords

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,241 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not to chords

Pass 26 Jul 2014 57,897 miles

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

brake pedal feels tad soft, strongly recomend that hydraulic system is bled.

nearside and offside rear tyres are sitting close to rear shock absorbers.

nearside front tyre has perrished.

nearside rear tyre has light perrishing.

offside rear tyre has light perrishing.

Fail 20 Jul 2014 57,796 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pedal feels tad soft, strongly recomend that hydraulic system is bled.

nearside and offside rear tyres are sitting close to rear shock absorbers.

nearside front tyre has perrished.

nearside rear tyre has light perrishing.

offside rear tyre has light perrishing.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,878 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2012 54,865 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,146 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking badly

Fail 7 Jul 2011 47,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R tyre cracking badly

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 22 Jul 2010 38,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,727 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,529 miles

Front tyre treads separating round circumference of tyre

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

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

Small splits on N/S/F tyre sidewalls

Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,168 miles

nearside rear tyre VERY close to 1.6mil limit

Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,586 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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LF53 EHH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LF53 EHH, 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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LF53 EHH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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