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LK03 KSZ

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,919 mi
Last recorded65,919 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 KSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 65,919 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 58,476 miles

child seat fitted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2015 58,057 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 50,628 miles

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

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

front offside tyre very badly cracked and slightly out of shape

weld on exhaust bracket to silencer box broken

Fail 1 May 2014 50,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

front offside tyre very badly cracked and slightly out of shape

weld on exhaust bracket to silencer box broken

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,503 miles

1 of 5 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

front offside tyre slight cracks in sidewall/tread

Fail 24 Apr 2013 46,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1 of 5 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

both front brake discs faces rusty

front offside tyre slight cracks in sidewall/tread

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,863 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake imbalance at35%

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,058 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,058 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,298 miles

Cuts in N/S Rear Tyre

Sill & Floor Pan Covers Fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2010 33,282 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cuts in N/S Rear Tyre

Sill & Floor Pan Covers Fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,164 miles

near side rear tyre has small cut in side wall also small cracks

Pass 8 May 2007 20,884 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 20,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 16,522 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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LK03 KSZ 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 LK03 KSZ, 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 LK03 KSZ registered?

LK03 KSZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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