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LJ03 KGG

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,859 mi
Last recorded63,859 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KGG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 63,859 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension and frotn brake discs corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2022 63,852 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nsf (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes protective coatings and corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front brake discs corroding

osf tyre and nail in it

Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,232 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsf tyre cracking

nsr brake pipes, front flexi brake hose ferrules and rear subframe corroding

os handbrake cable insecure

rear shocker bushes deteriorating

slight play in osf link

Fail 19 Aug 2021 63,232 miles

Position lamp not working nsr (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working ns (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsf tyre cracking

nsr brake pipes, front flexi brake hose ferrules and rear subframe corroding

os handbrake cable insecure

rear shocker bushes deteriorating

slight play in osf link

Pass 7 Sep 2020 62,590 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

underside and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2020 62,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged osr abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes have protective coatings

underside and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,399 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

ns and os front brake pipes corroding

ns and os front lower arms corroding

nsf tyre crackign

nsr wheel arch cover loose

osf lower ball joint boot deteriorating

osf tyre has nail in inner edge

rear side repeaters discolouring

Fail 7 Aug 2019 61,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged osr abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washers not contacting the screen (3.5 (a))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

ns and os front brake pipes corroding

ns and os front lower arms corroding

nsf tyre crackign

nsr wheel arch cover loose

osf lower ball joint boot deteriorating

osf tyre has nail in inner edge

rear side repeaters discolouring

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,958 miles

engine,under and sill cover fitted

front brake discs worn

ns and os front brake pipes corrroding

ns and os rear shock lower bushes deteriorating

nsf flexi brake hose deteriorating

nsr tyre cracks on edges

oil leak

osf lower ball joint boot deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2018 59,958 miles

Headlamp aim too high os (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Position lamp insecure nsr sidelight (4.2.1 (c) (i))

engine,under and sill cover fitted

front brake discs worn

ns and os front brake pipes corrroding

ns and os rear shock lower bushes deteriorating

ns number palte light inop

nsf flexi brake hose deteriorating

nsr tyre cracks on edges

oil leak

osf lower ball joint boot deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2017 58,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock mounting slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front abs cable trapped behind shock

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both sides (2.7.4)

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 58,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper shock mounting slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front abs cable trapped behind shock

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both sides (2.7.4)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bushes both sides (2.7.4)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bushes both sides (2.7.4)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2014 52,921 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,612 miles

slight play in offside front shock

Fail 16 Feb 2009 33,598 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n13srn front and rear number plates inside car

slight play in offside front shock

slight runout front brakes

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,948 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 KGG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KGG, 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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LJ03 KGG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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