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LX03 MMA

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

75,440 mi
Last recorded75,440 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 MMA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,063 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 68,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,998 miles

Emission very erratic (suspect faulty sensor)

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly and close to service limits

Service wear to front brake discs and pads wearing close to limits

Several small chips on windscreen

Some uneven application to front brakes

Speedometer not zeroing but appears to operate

Fail 28 Apr 2016 63,982 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Emission very erratic (suspect faulty sensor)

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly and close to service limits

Service wear to front brake discs and pads wearing close to limits

Several small chips on windscreen

Some uneven application to front brakes

Speedometer not zeroing but appears to operate

Fail 23 Apr 2016 63,900 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative stuck at 10mph and when driven clearly inaccurate (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front indicators discoloured

front brake pads appear low

n/s headlamp aim almost too low

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s track rod end boot deteriated

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished and splitting

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,268 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer sidewall 2-3000 miles left.

o/s/f tyre perished on inner sidewall 145/65r15 72t

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls 175/55r15 77t

Pass 15 May 2014 56,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 15 May 2014 56,254 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 54,885 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 May 2012 52,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2012 52,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 May 2011 48,948 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 48,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,986 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 43,986 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 37,998 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 37,998 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 25,468 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 25,468 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2006 16,417 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 MMA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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