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LJ03 KBV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

70,476 mi
Last recorded70,476 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 70,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2023 70,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2023 70,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,180 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,942 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth spongy (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,160 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 59,160 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,765 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 52,765 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 42,543 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,330 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 40,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,978 miles

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,770 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2012 35,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2011 30,908 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,451 miles

rear registration plate starting to deriorate

Fail 26 Apr 2010 24,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear registration plate starting to deriorate

Pass 29 Nov 2008 19,155 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 12,849 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 10,410 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LJ03 KBV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

LJ03 KBV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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