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LF03 DMY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,993 mi
Last recorded75,993 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,993 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,895 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 75,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,117 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,411 miles

petrol cap rubber deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,164 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cut

Fail 14 Apr 2016 66,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 55 15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 50 15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cut

Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,036 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 11 Nov 2013 60,618 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,618 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 56,024 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,024 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,897 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,923 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 43,923 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,581 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 40,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,741 miles

rear wiper blade end split

Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,722 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 DMY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DMY, 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 DMY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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