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LF03 DWU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,303 mi
Last recorded68,303 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DWU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,303 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 68,301 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,523 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,601 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 56,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,586 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat belt twisted

front windows tinted. Lowered suspension fitted. Rear tyres have minimal clearance with shock absorbers - some evidence that fouling has occured.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 45,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

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

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

front windows tinted. Lowered suspension fitted. Rear tyres have minimal clearance with shock absorbers - some evidence that fouling has occured.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,121 miles

airbag ligth on under trays fitted on car

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,064 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,702 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 DWU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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