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LF03 DVM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,272 mi
Last recorded77,272 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DVM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 77,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,985 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,940 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 74,058 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,846 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 73,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 73,029 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 71,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,063 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 62,063 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,852 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre splits on inner wall

Fail 11 Mar 2015 59,852 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre splits on inner wall

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,999 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 42,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,873 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,931 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,279 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 DVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DVM, 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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What year was LF03 DVM registered?

LF03 DVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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