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AY03 LVL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,757 mi
Last recorded77,757 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,757 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,797 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,666 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2016 70,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,528 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 67,527 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,574 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,750 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,162 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 57,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,570 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,558 miles

light cracks on front brake hoses

Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,725 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,099 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 23,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AY03 LVL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 LVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 LVL registered?

AY03 LVL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is AY03 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 LVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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