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LJ03 KFV

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Lpg 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,046 mi
Last recorded55,046 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 55,046 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 53,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill & Undertray covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,825 miles

under tray & sill cover fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2022 50,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 48,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn Bold (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 48,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn Bold (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,062 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 45,435 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seat deteriorated, Recommend replacing before your next MOT

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 45,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside, Recommend repairing before your next MOT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seat deteriorated, Recommend replacing before your next MOT

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside, Recommend replacing before your next MOT (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,427 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 41,453 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,207 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 39,207 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Both road tyres inner side wall structure just starting to fail.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 35,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Both road tyres inner side wall structure just starting to fail.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,301 miles

Engine management warning light on

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,062 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 30,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 28,007 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,007 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,637 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,382 miles

Both rear road tyres deteriorating

WARNING:Both front road tyres are badly deteriorated and spliting

Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,958 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Aug 2007 18,054 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 18,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,118 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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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LJ03 KFV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV registered?

LJ03 KFV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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