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AE53 LJA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,777 mi
Last recorded86,777 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LJA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 86,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 80,887 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,207 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 77,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 74,675 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,247 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,534 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 65,534 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,201 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 55,201 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,053 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,077 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 46,077 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,545 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 41,538 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,506 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,003 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,104 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,959 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,445 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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AE53 LJA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE53 LJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 LJA registered?

AE53 LJA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AE53 LJA safe to buy?

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