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YX03 LGF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,513 mi
Last recorded88,513 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 LGF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,217 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,929 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,909 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,047 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,840 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,091 miles

no hand brake on warning lamp

Fail 5 Sep 2012 62,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

no hand brake on warning lamp

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 55,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,901 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 45,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,084 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,757 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,481 miles

Oil leak

Slight delamination on rear registration plate

Fail 29 Feb 2008 31,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight delamination on rear registration plate

Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,849 miles

front brake discs have some wear and corrosion and have slight noise upon wheel rotation

nearside and offside rear lower shock absorber bushes have some wear

Fail 8 Jun 2007 24,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes have wear

offside rear tyre has nail in tread , punctured

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,867 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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YX03 LGF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX03 LGF, 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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YX03 LGF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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