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HJ52 LXN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

17,689 mi
Last recorded17,689 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LXN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 17,689 miles

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 4 Jan 2018 17,678 miles

Emissions not tested due to temp guage too high (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear under tray insecure

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 12,578 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 12,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven n/s lazy (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

passenger mirror glass insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2015 9,189 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Dec 2015 9,174 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Dec 2014 6,821 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 6,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 6,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 5,328 miles

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

nearside wiper in poor condition

water ingress into n/s/f headlight?

Fail 14 Jan 2013 5,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

water ingress into n/s/f headlight?

Pass 10 Jan 2012 4,472 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 4,472 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 4,335 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to under side of car and sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2011 4,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to under side of car and sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2010 3,962 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 3,329 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 2,889 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 2,570 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 2,193 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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HJ52 LXN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ52 LXN, 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 HJ52 LXN registered?

HJ52 LXN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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