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W2 LON

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,673 mi
Last recorded31,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 LON
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 31,673 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 31,673 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 29,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 27,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 26,228 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 24,578 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 23,275 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 23,273 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 21,520 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 20,696 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 19,961 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 19,109 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 19,109 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 18,319 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,823 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 14,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 12,537 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 11,604 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 11,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres old walls poor

Fail 12 Dec 2011 10,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 10,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 8,697 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 7,694 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 7,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 6,725 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 5,808 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 4,157 miles

Windscreen wipers not clearing screen

Pass 5 Jan 2006 3,006 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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W2 LON is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W2 LON, 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 W2 LON registered?

W2 LON is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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