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YX03 LHB

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

50,591 mi
Last recorded50,591 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 LHB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 50,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,582 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 45,486 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 45,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,241 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 41,225 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 41,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 41,086 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 41,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,617 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 40,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,738 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 39,738 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 1 Oct 2015 39,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,528 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 38,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,433 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,097 miles

Nearside front and Nearside rear wings damaged.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,135 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 31,024 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,462 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,791 miles

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

advise front brake discs rusty

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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YX03 LHB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX03 LHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX03 LHB registered?

YX03 LHB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is YX03 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 LHB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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