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LJ03 OUV

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,103 mi
Last recorded46,103 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,103 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 46,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,837 miles

dents in rear wheels & rear tyres cracking

n/s sill damaged

nsf side repeater discoloured,osf indicator discoloured

slight play through steering rack

Fail 13 Jan 2014 41,837 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dents in rear wheels & rear tyres cracking

n/s sill damaged

nsf side repeater discoloured,osf indicator discoloured

slight play through steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,403 miles

dent in nsr wheel & rear tyres cracking

n/s sill damaged

nsf side repeater & osf indicator discoloured

Fail 27 Feb 2013 39,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

dent in nsf wheel & rear tyres cracking

n/s sill damaged

nsf side repeater & osf indicator discoloured

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,486 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,283 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 31,283 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,592 miles

both front tyres have signs of perishing

nearside rear lower side light inopp

Fail 4 Mar 2009 22,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

signs of perishing on both the front tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small cuts to the nearside rear tyre walls

Fail 11 Mar 2008 18,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small cuts to the nearside rear tyre walls

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,533 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 14,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front number plate broken

Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,675 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 OUV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

LJ03 OUV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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