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LX03 AVT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

37,894 mi
Last recorded37,894 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 AVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,894 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 37,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,911 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 35,911 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 33,648 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 33,648 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,399 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 31,399 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,546 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,979 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,035 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,680 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 25,680 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,510 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 18,556 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,915 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,248 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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LX03 AVT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LX03 AVT, 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 LX03 AVT registered?

LX03 AVT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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