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LJ03 AKK

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,658 mi
Last recorded5,658 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 5,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 5,501 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 5,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 5,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 4,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 4,764 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 4,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 4,395 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 4,103 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 3,718 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre minnor dasmage outeredge

Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 2,042 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 AKK 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 91.7%.

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 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 AKK, 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 AKK registered?

LJ03 AKK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is LJ03 AKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 AKK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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