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LX03 FKB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,888 mi
Last recorded38,888 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FKB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 38,888 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 9 Sep 2025 34,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 30,761 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 30,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 27,151 miles

Front discs are rusted but brakes are working satisfactory

Fail 13 Sep 2023 27,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front discs are rusted but brakes are working satisfactory

Pass 4 Dec 2020 27,144 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 26,907 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 26,516 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 26,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,141 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 24,438 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 24,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel cap seal in poor condition

n/s/r wing insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2012 23,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal in poor condition

n/s/r wing insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,939 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2011 22,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2010 21,847 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 7 May 2009 20,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,334 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,231 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 FKB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LX03 FKB, 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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LX03 FKB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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