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LJ03 AET

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,068 mi
Last recorded66,068 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,068 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut inner side

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 66,036 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front both tyres cracking due to age

Front engine mount broken but not excessive movement

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,679 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorated

windscreen wipers dont self central

Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint nut loose

windscreen wipers dont self central

Fail 30 Jan 2014 62,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sills covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 60,360 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,639 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,008 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,094 miles

FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAY FITTED

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 40,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAY FITTED

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,202 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 26,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED DUE TO ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS BEING ON

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,623 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 17,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LJ03 AET is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ03 AET, 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 AET registered?

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

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