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LJ03 AVZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,863 mi
Last recorded89,863 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,863 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

sump corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,863 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

sump corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 89,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre Flat

Oil Leak From Sump (corrosion)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,728 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and near side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 82,728 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and near side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,462 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,310 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 44,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,315 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 37,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,319 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 16,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,174 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 AVZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AVZ, 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 AVZ registered?

LJ03 AVZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 AVZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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