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LJ03 OVX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Beige Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,330 mi
Last recorded57,330 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 OVX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 57,330 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 57,330 miles

Emissions unable to be completed No Fuel ran out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2022 57,077 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 57,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 52,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 52,006 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen insecure on lower edges.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 51,058 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 51,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,580 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 50,491 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,837 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,090 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,309 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,312 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,108 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,348 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,594 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,276 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,589 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,954 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 OVX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Beige with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 OVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ03 OVX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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