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LF03 DSV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,801 mi
Last recorded67,801 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,801 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 67,801 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,486 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,166 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 50,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,536 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cuts inside wall

Fail 12 Jun 2013 41,536 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cuts inside wall

Fail 7 Jun 2013 41,446 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 35,442 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 35,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,865 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,836 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 14,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2009 10,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,640 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 9,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 6,208 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 DSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DSV, 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 DSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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