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LJ03 OWB

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,702 mi
Last recorded59,702 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 OWB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 59,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

engine covers and belly pans fitted

engine oil leak

poor beam pattern from o/s headlamp

Fail 26 May 2016 59,687 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

engine covers and belly pans fitted

engine oil leak

poor beam pattern from o/s headlamp

Pass 12 May 2015 55,229 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2015 55,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,994 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL IN POOR CONDITION

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,389 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Dec 2012 38,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,829 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 35,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,502 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,928 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,373 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,982 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 OWB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OWB, 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 OWB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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