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LK03 YZC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,063 mi
Last recorded56,063 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 YZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,063 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 56,046 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,974 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 53,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge, perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front inner brake pads slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,709 miles

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

Oil leak

Overheating

Fail 29 Oct 2014 38,709 miles

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Missfiring

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

Oil leak

Overheating

Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 32,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 26,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 26,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,019 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight cracks

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 25,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight cracks

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,866 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear road wheel has slight damage on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2010 23,866 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear road wheel has slight damage on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,359 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 22,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,119 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 11,991 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,991 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 YZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LK03 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

LK03 YZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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