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KX03 LVB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,767 mi
Last recorded54,767 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LVB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 54,767 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,917 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud signs of rubbing on tyre (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shrouds signs of rubbing on tyre (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,235 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 51,923 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 51,663 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 51,227 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 51,227 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,326 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,547 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,789 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 45,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,045 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,523 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 35,522 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,929 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 25,833 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 17,814 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KX03 LVB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX03 LVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX03 LVB registered?

KX03 LVB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KX03 LVB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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