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LJ03 OVT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,887 mi
Last recorded83,887 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 83,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 83,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 83,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp not working.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Both alloys damaged inner edge.

Pass 4 May 2018 81,937 miles

both rear wheels inner rims dented, nearside marginal

offside front tyre worn and perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,843 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,546 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2015 78,145 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 78,117 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel cap seal perished close to excessive

Pass 9 May 2014 75,052 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch area within prescribed areas close to excessive

fuel cap 'o' ring deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2013 72,099 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cap 'o' ring deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 68,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,543 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,320 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,132 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Apr 2008 43,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,214 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 35,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,403 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 25,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise rear number plate will require attention soon

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 OVT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

LJ03 OVT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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