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LX03 FKP

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,140 mi
Last recorded128,140 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FKP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 128,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55R15 T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55R15 T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 12 Jan 2016 128,120 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 126,925 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 126,925 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 124,211 miles

Front (close to excessive) engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Fuel cap 'o' ring deteriorated

Fail 31 Dec 2013 124,210 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

fuel cap 'o' ring deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 120,992 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,288 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 100,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

discs worn

Pass 21 May 2010 76,632 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 75,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 67,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 22,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,942 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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LX03 FKP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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