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LJ03 KFK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

98,792 mi
Last recorded98,792 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 98,792 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 98,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 98,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,233 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 96,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 91,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,920 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 80,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 80,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 80,765 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 78,313 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,393 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 75,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 69,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,596 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,262 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 63,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,318 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 57,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,157 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 45,802 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 45,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,301 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 34,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,738 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,740 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 26,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 KFK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 KFK, 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 KFK registered?

LJ03 KFK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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