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LF03 RVM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,302 mi
Last recorded91,302 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 RVM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bk pedel has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Jan 2026 91,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

bk pedel has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Jan 2025 90,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 90,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 89,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,187 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 88,187 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2020 82,123 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 81,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 75,002 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 75,002 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 74,386 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,105 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 71,731 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 71,731 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,644 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,721 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,187 miles

Engine sump slightly rusty.

N/S/f tyre perishing.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

oil leaks from gearbox.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,820 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre wearing close on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,652 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 38,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,413 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,928 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 RVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

LF03 RVM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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