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LJ03 AUY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,808 mi
Last recorded32,808 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 32,808 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 32,484 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 32,048 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 32,048 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 30,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,231 miles

Engine covers obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 30,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,998 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 22 Feb 2019 28,998 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2018 28,196 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured near side and offside (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2018 28,196 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured near side and offside (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,382 miles

Engine cover obscures some components

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear & both front tyres cracking/perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,936 miles

outer wall of n/s rear tyre perished & cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,952 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 22,952 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 21,199 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,199 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,761 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,772 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,448 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,404 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 11,885 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 9,703 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 AUY 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 73.9%.

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 AUY, 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 AUY registered?

LJ03 AUY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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