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LX03 MWN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,106 mi
Last recorded93,106 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,106 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,647 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,290 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 69,375 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 68,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,538 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,426 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 48,426 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 46,567 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake discs 24% imbalance

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 41,448 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 41,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

High level brake light partly in-op.

Fail 21 Apr 2011

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front discs slightly pitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,282 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 38,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

high level brake light partly in-op.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,229 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 MWN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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