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LJ03 AUL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,584 mi
Last recorded72,584 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 72,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 70,525 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 68,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 68,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,448 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 68,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 64,880 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 62,737 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 62,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 61,403 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 61,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 60,697 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 60,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 57,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 54,117 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 52,356 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 49,802 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 48,727 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 39,742 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 37,005 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,804 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 AUL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AUL, 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 AUL registered?

LJ03 AUL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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