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AY03 LVN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,822 mi
Last recorded72,822 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LVN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,220 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 43,218 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre perished and split

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,448 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 37,448 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,870 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,779 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat belt twisted

front brake discs poor faces and light fluctuations recorded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,975 miles

drivers seat belt twisted

front brake discs poor faces and light fluctuations recorded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 33,822 miles

front discs inner faces pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,326 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,206 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 24,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 21,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 18,459 miles

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 LVN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LVN, 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.

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What year was AY03 LVN registered?

AY03 LVN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is AY03 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 LVN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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