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LJ03 KBX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,741 mi
Last recorded16,741 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 16,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 16,741 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 16,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CONTAMINATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Rear BOOT LID DOESN'T REMAIN OPEN

Fail 14 Jun 2025 16,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid AND MISALIGNED (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145/65 R15 72V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CONTAMINATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Rear BOOT LID DOESN'T REMAIN OPEN

Pass 14 May 2024 15,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear BOOT STRUTS NOT HOLDING

Fail 13 May 2024 15,691 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear BOOT STRUTS NOT HOLDING

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2023 15,400 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL IS SLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper BOOT LID DOES NOT REMAIN OPEN

Fail 1 Jun 2023 15,398 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FUEL CAP SEAL IS SLIGHTLY DEFECTIVE

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper BOOT LID DOES NOT REMAIN OPEN

Fail 10 May 2023 15,398 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

FUEL CAP SEAL IS DEFECTIVE

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear BOOT DOES NOT REMAIN OPEN

Pass 26 May 2022 14,994 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear BOOT CANNOT REMAIN OPEN

Fail 25 May 2022 14,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear BOOT CANNOT REMAIN OPEN

Pass 26 May 2021 14,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 14,057 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 13,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 13,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,434 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 13,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,295 miles

Rear tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,800 miles

Cracks on both rear tyre walls

Fail 19 Jun 2015 9,800 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Cracks on both rear tyre walls

Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,725 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 11,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,208 miles

small cracks on both front tyres due to(age)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 11,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cracks on both front tyres due to(age)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,560 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 8,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 5,520 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 KBX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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