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LF03 DJE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,931 mi
Last recorded106,931 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DJE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 106,931 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 50,193 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 50,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,456 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall has cuts but not revealing cords

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on inner side wall but not revealing cords

Fail 4 Aug 2016 35,456 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall has cuts but not revealing cords

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on inner side wall but not revealing cords

Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,577 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 25,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,644 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 18,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,729 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 13,729 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,453 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 9,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 8,511 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 7,681 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 7,681 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 6,856 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 5,521 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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LF03 DJE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF03 DJE, 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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LF03 DJE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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