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LJ03 AVU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,864 mi
Last recorded65,864 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 AVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to split.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,409 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,795 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 53,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,391 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,861 miles

both rear rims slight damage

fuel cap seal

not all of high level brake light working

offside rear tyre nailed and has been runflat

rear number plate

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,598 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

rear indicator bulbs fading

rear registration plate

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,343 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,083 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 19,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,630 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 11,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 7,887 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 AVU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AVU, 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 AVU registered?

LJ03 AVU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is LJ03 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 AVU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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