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LE03 VEF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,960 mi
Last recorded86,960 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 VEF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2021 86,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked and perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump very rusty and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,052 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 69,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,028 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 64,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,966 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,040 miles

Both front stub axles and both front struts are corroded

Both rear drive shafts are corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear axle and sub frame are corroded

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 44,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Both front stub axles and both front struts are corroded

Both rear drive shafts are corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear axle and sub frame are corroded

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,648 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,152 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,016 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,474 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,341 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,585 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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LE03 VEF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LE03 VEF, 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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LE03 VEF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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