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LF03 DRZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,274 mi
Last recorded99,274 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,274 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,409 miles

Offside front washer is slightly weak

Vehicle has under tray fitted and is obscuring certain suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,527 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,787 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Some deteriorating to o/s/f front suspension arm bushes

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 30 Jun 2016 90,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Front brake discs worn to service limits and corroded

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Some deteriorating to o/s/f front suspension arm bushes

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,870 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Engine oil leaks

Service wear to front brake discs

Light corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Small stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 9 Jul 2015 83,862 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Engine oil leaks

Light corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe

Service wear to front brake discs

Small stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 75,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,346 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 90,495 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2010 90,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,351 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,122 miles

please see previous advise sheet vt32

Fail 28 Aug 2007 61,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perrished

offside rear lamp cracked

slight play to offside front upper strut mounting

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,191 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 DRZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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