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LF03 DKY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,194 mi
Last recorded117,194 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 117,194 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 117,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 108,030 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 98,903 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 95,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Strong advise. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 88,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2019 88,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lense in poor condition but still has a recognisable beam pattern

Offside headlamp in poor condition but still has a recognisable beam pattern

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 88,073 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lense in poor condition but still has a recognisable beam pattern

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside headlamp in poor condition but still has a recognisable beam pattern

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear handbrake cable outer sheath corroded and poor

Fail 19 Feb 2018 81,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside image poor

offside rear handbrake cable outer sheath corroded and poor

Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,919 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak possible sump leak

Fail 16 Feb 2017 73,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak possible sump leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,432 miles

exhaust stud broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play to both front lower wishbone attachment bushes

some corrosion present on external case of fuel filter

Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,439 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing smooth on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre heavily perished / both rear tyres tread depth wearing close to wear bars

turbo / exhaust manifold has a broken stud

Fail 19 Feb 2015 58,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre tread wearing smooth on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre heavily perished / both rear tyres tread depth wearing close to wear bars

turbo / exhaust manifold has a broken stud

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,767 miles

nearside front tyre inner side wall has some damage but no cords visible

turbo / exhaust manifold has a sheard stud

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,459 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 39,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 34,227 miles

Both rear tyres have deep splits on inner sidewalls almost to cords

Further inspection of steering damper looks wet

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 34,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres have deep splits on inner sidewalls almost to cords

Further inspection of steering damper looks wet

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 27,140 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,226 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,747 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 DKY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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