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AY03 LWJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

58,365 mi
Last recorded58,365 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 58,365 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 55,307 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,926 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 52,919 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,732 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 47,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 45,828 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,212 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 43,212 miles

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,671 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 40,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,196 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 38,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,791 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,245 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,942 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2012 28,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

damage to offside rear corner bumper

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to offside rear corner bumper

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,595 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 25,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,113 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON INNER WALL

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,829 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,878 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 LWJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

AY03 LWJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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