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LF03 DNU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,681 mi
Last recorded58,681 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,681 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 58,091 miles

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

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

rear subframe/suspension quite corroded in lpaces

sill + underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 28 Oct 2021 58,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen n/s of windscreen not getting enough liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

rear subframe/suspension quite corroded in lpaces

sill + underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,692 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper slightly smeary

underbody & sill covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

underside of vehicle quite rusty (Suspension & prescribed areas)

Fail 4 Nov 2020 57,692 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper slightly smeary

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody & sill covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

underside of vehicle quite rusty (Suspension & prescribed areas)

Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,445 miles

underside of vehicle quite rusty in places

Fail 5 Nov 2019 57,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle quite rusty in places

Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,855 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads about 3mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,191 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,175 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,684 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,177 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 46,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,730 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 42,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,154 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,290 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 28,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,367 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,578 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 25,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DNU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DNU, 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 DNU registered?

LF03 DNU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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