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LN03 HNC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,434 mi
Last recorded39,434 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 HNC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 39,434 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 39,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,168 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 36,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,505 miles

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

age cracks on n/s/r & o/s/f tyres

fuel cap seal deteriorating

nearside rear valve stem deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,749 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 31,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 30,465 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 30,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 29,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal cracked

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

tyres are cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2013 28,221 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 28,221 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 25,719 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,128 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 25,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 9,725 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 7,983 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 7,983 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,521 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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LN03 HNC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN03 HNC, 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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LN03 HNC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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