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LJ03 UBC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,785 mi
Last recorded53,785 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UBC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,785 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,083 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 50,080 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,517 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,891 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 45,891 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,542 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to split inner sidewall

both rear tyres split inner sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,645 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,850 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 UBC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

LJ03 UBC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 UBC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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