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LJ03 ABX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,469 mi
Last recorded68,469 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ABX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 68,469 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 66,821 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all lamps. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 66,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all lamps. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,726 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 60,928 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,968 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,313 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 51,945 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,581 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,050 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,272 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 32,266 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 30,990 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 30,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 30,257 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,257 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,186 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 21,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,450 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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LJ03 ABX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ03 ABX, 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 LJ03 ABX registered?

LJ03 ABX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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