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LK03 JPY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,612 mi
Last recorded31,612 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 JPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 31,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 31,180 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 31,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 31,153 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 31,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 29,910 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 28,103 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 28,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 25,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,981 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 15,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 12,019 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 9,246 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 8,289 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 7,568 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 6,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 6,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 5,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 5,293 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 4,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 3,746 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 2,371 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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LK03 JPY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LK03 JPY, 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 LK03 JPY registered?

LK03 JPY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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