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LJ03 ACV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,346 mi
Last recorded55,346 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ACV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,346 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 55,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,915 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,445 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 50,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,232 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,600 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

front both side brake discs worns

o/s/r fuel cup seal deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,150 miles

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,956 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 40,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 27,504 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 27,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,044 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 23,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ACV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ACV, 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 ACV registered?

LJ03 ACV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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