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LX03 FKN

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,050 mi
Last recorded87,050 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FKN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 87,050 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 86,912 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 83,090 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,115 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 82,085 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,040 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,034 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 79,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,029 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,399 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs are slightley worn and corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,390 miles

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

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

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,147 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 58,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,696 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 40,696 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2008 36,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre cracking and is wearing on the inside edge.

Pass 28 May 2008 36,842 miles

n/s front tyre cracking and is wearing on the inside edge.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 30,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,852 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 25,875 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 25,441 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LX03 FKN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LX03 FKN, 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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LX03 FKN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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