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LX03 MUU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,252 mi
Last recorded45,252 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 MUU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 45,252 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flex hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

most suspension components badly corroded

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low,3.2mm. 175/55/15 77t

Fail 26 Apr 2019 45,245 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flex hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

most suspension components badly corroded

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low,3.2mm. 175/55/15 77t

Pass 16 May 2018 44,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (175/55 15) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 44,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (175/55 15) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 43,257 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (175/55 15) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

noise from steering column but no play found

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 43,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (175/55 15) (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (175/55 15) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

noise from steering column but no play found

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 42,327 miles

Damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nail in n/s/r tyre and tyre badly perished 175/55/15

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 20 May 2015 41,012 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corroded

cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 May 2015 41,012 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded

cut in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,524 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 35,086 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Fuel cap rubber seal perished

Nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2013 35,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs pitted

Fuel cap rubber seal perished

Nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2012 32,770 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brakes noisy

slight scratches to windscreen

Fail 2 May 2012 32,770 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes noisy

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 17 May 2011 30,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ON/S/F tyre perished and both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 17 May 2010 25,535 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 25,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 21,627 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2008 17,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 15,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,180 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 MUU 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 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 LX03 MUU, 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 MUU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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