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LX03 MUW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,028 mi
Last recorded97,028 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,028 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 97,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VERY DEEP! CUT IN O/S/F OUTER SIDE WALL(NO CORD SHOWING OR SIGNS OF TYRE FAILURE)

Vehicle body design making it not possilbe to check brake servo/pipes and brake fluid reservoir under normal test conditions.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake cover/hand grip loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 85,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake cover/hand grip loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,581 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,529 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 71,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,623 miles

Offside front seat belt slighty frayed and twisted.

Fail 4 Sep 2010 64,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front seat belt slighty frayed and twisted.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,700 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on the limit

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,859 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 28,365 miles

Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,365 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,106 miles

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

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)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LX03 MUW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

LX03 MUW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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