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LW52 BTX

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,615 mi
Last recorded76,615 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 BTX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2016 69,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,658 miles

front pads low

Fail 7 Oct 2015 66,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front pads low

Fail 9 Oct 2014 63,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,397 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,262 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,484 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,932 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,739 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front seat belt twisted

Fail 23 Apr 2008 29,771 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,771 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 19,008 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 19,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 14,718 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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LW52 BTX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 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) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW52 BTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LW52 BTX registered?

LW52 BTX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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