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AY03 LVK

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,244 mi
Last recorded130,244 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LVK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 130,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 130,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 128,512 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 127,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 125,411 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 124,005 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,896 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 122,800 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,225 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 120,502 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 120,498 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front rotation the wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,399 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,943 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 115,909 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 114,797 miles

air bag light on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 112,768 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 112,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 110,762 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 110,755 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 106,273 miles

All wheel rims badly buckled(O/S wheels worse)

Bulb(s) out in HMSL

Centre engine mount split

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 106,273 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All wheel rims badly buckled(O/S wheels worse)

Bulb(s) out in HMSL

Centre engine mount split

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,402 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 99,402 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 92,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 76,752 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 76,752 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AY03 LVK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 LVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY03 LVK registered?

AY03 LVK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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