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LF03 DPV

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,429 mi
Last recorded36,429 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DPV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 36,429 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 36,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 33,911 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,702 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2022 30,066 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2022 30,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2021 28,507 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2021 28,507 miles

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 27,472 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,369 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,993 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,955 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 19,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,479 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 18,479 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,826 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,460 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 16,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,378 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 11,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,549 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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LF03 DPV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF03 DPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF03 DPV registered?

LF03 DPV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is LF03 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 DPV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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