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LF03 CXB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,102 mi
Last recorded83,102 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 CXB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,102 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 72,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 62,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 62,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,483 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 50,483 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 45,225 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,476 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre 2-3mm

Fail 22 May 2014 36,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2014 36,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,240 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 34,241 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,241 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,748 miles

airbag light on

slight brake bind on offside front wheel

Fail 26 Jun 2012 31,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

airbag light on

slight brake bind on offside front wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,333 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 29,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,715 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,286 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 8,200 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LF03 CXB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF03 CXB, 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 LF03 CXB registered?

LF03 CXB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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