MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged refracting slowly (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre needing replacing as tread is reaching 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside front tyre is low on tread
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust manifold is cracked
front tyres are cracked
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside front inner brake pad is worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front inner brake pad is worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside 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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
LF03 DVB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 DVB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LF03 DVB?
You can check the full history of LF03 DVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LF03 DVB registered?
LF03 DVB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 August 2003.
Is LF03 DVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for LF03 DVB shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LF03 DVB have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF03 DVB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.