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LJ03 AUR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 AUR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,778 miles

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Suspect movement as cant see (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,025 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,007 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 84,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside & offside brake disc rusty surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,942 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 49,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,270 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 48,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 48,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyer deteriorated

nearside rear tyer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,308 miles

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 28 Jan 2016 47,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,143 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 44,143 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,601 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,662 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,088 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,160 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 AUR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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