MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall
Both front brake discs worn & badly corroded
Both wipers split
Emissions(HC)VERY close to failure limit
N/S/R ABS reluctor ring broken
O/S/R side/stop lamp lens broken
Radiator lower hose rubbing on steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Both front brake discs worn & badly corroded
Both wipers split
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions(HC)VERY close to failure limit
N/S/R ABS reluctor ring broken
O/S/R side/stop lamp lens broken
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Radiator lower hose rubbing on steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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LJ03 AEV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AEV, 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 AEV registered?
LJ03 AEV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 27 March 2003.
Is LJ03 AEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ03 AEV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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