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L6 JHD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,238 mi
Last recorded50,238 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 JHD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,238 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Pass 29 Oct 2019 49,839 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 49,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,736 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 49,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,143 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,618 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,623 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,655 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 38,655 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 35,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,922 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008
Fail 28 Nov 2008 30,342 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,450 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,268 miles

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

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

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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L6 JHD 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 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 L6 JHD, 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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L6 JHD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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