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LJ03 AVG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,328 mi
Last recorded58,328 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 AVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 58,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 49,494 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,923 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 45,923 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyre wearing/worn on edge

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,677 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 43,501 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,913 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,511 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 38,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,352 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,342 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 30,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,347 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 AVG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 AVG registered?

LJ03 AVG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is LJ03 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 AVG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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