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LJ03 AEM

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,700 mi
Last recorded88,700 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 AEM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 88,700 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,325 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 87,319 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 82,773 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,182 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2021 79,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,498 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,212 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,214 miles

OSF TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

OSF TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,784 miles

Play nearside front anti-roll bar link

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Mar 2017 73,784 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front lower ball joint has play

Play nearside front anti-roll bar link

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,652 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,527 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,309 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 33,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,858 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,553 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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LJ03 AEM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LJ03 AEM, 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 LJ03 AEM registered?

LJ03 AEM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is LJ03 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 AEM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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