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LX03 NDC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,320 mi
Last recorded54,320 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 54,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S, also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 7 Sep 2023 54,320 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S, also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,213 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 49,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front seatbelts twisted

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 42,581 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,806 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 37,806 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 36,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,735 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 35,735 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,503 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 35,497 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sump leaking oil due to corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,198 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,631 miles

Offside Rear unable to test wheel bearing due to brake bind

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Aug 2015 34,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear unable to test wheel bearing due to brake bind

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,181 miles

N/S/R Tyre is split and perished

Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,591 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,063 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

N/S rear outer sidewall starting to crack

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 28,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

N/S rear outer sidewall starting to crack

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,576 miles

n/s/f/ o/s/f n/s/r tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,171 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,527 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 NDC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NDC, 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 NDC registered?

LX03 NDC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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