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LW52 BTY

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,918 mi
Last recorded125,918 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 BTY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 125,918 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged A.B.S ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged A.B.S ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap sealing deteriorated

knock from rear of vehicle while pulling away/further investigation needed

Fail 28 Feb 2020 125,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged A.B.S ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged A.B.S ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap sealing deteriorated

knock from rear of vehicle while pulling away/further investigation needed

Pass 16 Mar 2019 120,160 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 116,085 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 116,058 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating + not constant light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating + not constant light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,842 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 114,827 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to gain sufficient sample (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 119,533 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)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlight lenses faded

Pass 17 May 2016 105,997 miles

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

both front side light and nearside rear number plate lamps have slight blue tinge

Fail 16 May 2016 105,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

both front side light and nearside rear number plate lamps have slight blue tinge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2015 98,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,771 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 78,771 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,248 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre soft

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,691 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 23 Feb 2010 47,691 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small chip in screen

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,755 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,778 miles

Due to vehicle construction, and full length undertray unable to access brake master cylinder and servo to check as testable items.

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,104 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 24,064 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,583 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 18,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2006 18,426 miles

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

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 BTY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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