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LJ03 OUY

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,739 mi
Last recorded131,739 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 131,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 124,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2020 119,494 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, mounting on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 119,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, mounting on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 114,666 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 114,665 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,649 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 101,377 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 101,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 94,304 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 94,304 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 92,379 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,480 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

airbag light on

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,443 miles

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

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

airbag light on

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,871 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front discs worn

screen chipped

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,412 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,714 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 OUY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OUY, 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 OUY registered?

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

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