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AY03 LWF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,050 mi
Last recorded61,050 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 61,050 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 57,981 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 53,766 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 49,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,721 miles

fuel cap rubber splitting

Fail 22 Aug 2016 49,721 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel cap rubber splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013
Fail 17 Aug 2013

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 47,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2011 41,692 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 41,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 36,155 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 36,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,441 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,848 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)

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 LWF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

AY03 LWF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is AY03 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 LWF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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