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LF03 DWN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,616 mi
Last recorded57,616 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DWN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,616 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 57,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,868 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 55,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,778 miles

windscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Feb 2018 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,923 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 44,909 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

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

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,186 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,419 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,419 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 38,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,673 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,380 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,022 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,883 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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 DWN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

LF03 DWN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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