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M2 LYA

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,646 mi
Last recorded81,646 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 LYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,646 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,898 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Head lamp aim only just within requirements

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tailpipe end missing

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,279 miles

Exhaust tailpipe is missing

Front front brake discs rusty

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

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

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

Offside Rear Jacking point area is damaged on sill

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 79,266 miles

Body component insecure Front panel not secure on offside top (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust tailpipe is missing

Front front brake discs rusty

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

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

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

Offside Rear Jacking point area is damaged on sill

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,842 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 77,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 74,934 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 74,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,184 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 72,124 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,619 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 70,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,921 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 68,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside surface excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside surface excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 67,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 63,340 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 60,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 57,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 51,584 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 44,688 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,250 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 39,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,448 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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M2 LYA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M2 LYA, 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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What year was M2 LYA registered?

M2 LYA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is M2 LYA safe to buy?

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