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LJ03 AGY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,413 mi
Last recorded56,413 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 AGY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 56,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,247 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 54,059 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 54,059 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 52,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 50,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges,and worn close to the legal limit

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,954 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 45,750 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 45,750 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake discs rusty

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,663 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,546 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 41,546 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,988 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,249 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 38,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,916 miles

Oil leak

cut in 0/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2012 36,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

cut in 0/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,464 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall has cut but not yet reached cords

Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,947 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 23,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,671 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LJ03 AGY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LJ03 AGY, 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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LJ03 AGY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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