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LJ03 KBK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,192 mi
Last recorded32,192 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers obscuring most under vehicle and under bonnet parts

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,339 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight bump inside wall

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,270 miles

general surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 31,183 miles

General surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,506 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Fail 5 Oct 2016 30,506 miles

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

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

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers beginning to smear screen

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,649 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,270 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,617 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,645 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 KBK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KBK, 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 KBK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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