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LJ03 AOB

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,428 mi
Last recorded78,428 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 AOB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,973 miles

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

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

front discs are wearing

rear no. plate is untidy

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,363 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,697 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 45,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,497 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,127 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 26,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,559 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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LJ03 AOB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 AOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ03 AOB registered?

LJ03 AOB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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