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LF03 DTV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,264 mi
Last recorded85,264 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 85,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 85,229 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 79,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 79,642 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2022 79,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,053 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 50,805 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear bumper poorly secured

Fail 4 May 2017 50,805 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear bumper poorly secured

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,849 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 40,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,435 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,000 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,408 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner side wall

Fail 17 Oct 2012 25,408 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,657 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,167 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 9,383 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,152 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 7,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 5,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 5,638 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 DTV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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