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S5 LMU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,551 mi
Last recorded69,551 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 LMU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 69,551 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2023 69,551 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 66,639 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,143 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 66,099 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,683 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 65,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,084 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,546 miles

tyre perished inbetween tread (o/s/r)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,076 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 64,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,597 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,967 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,460 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 61,682 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 60,584 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,782 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 56,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,995 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2009 46,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,578 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,507 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 19,779 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,779 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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S5 LMU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S5 LMU, 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 S5 LMU registered?

S5 LMU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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