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LF03 ECV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

44,821 mi
Last recorded44,821 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 44,821 miles

both dip pattern poor

covers restricting inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2026 44,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both dip pattern poor

covers restricting inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2025 43,687 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both dip pattern poor

Fail 16 Jul 2025 43,687 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both dip pattern poor

Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,533 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 41,514 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 40,443 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 40,443 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,415 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,406 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 38,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,592 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 37,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,426 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 1,140 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,601 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light bulb insecure

Nearside Front slight cracking in tyre tread

Fail 12 Jul 2017 34,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog light bulb insecure

Nearside Front slight cracking in tyre tread

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 30,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,608 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,293 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,554 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,917 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 14,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 13,533 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,533 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,211 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006

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 ECV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 ECV, 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 ECV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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