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LJ53 CXT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,704 mi
Last recorded115,704 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CXT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 115,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 111,894 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 111,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,366 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 103,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to test emissions due to oil light on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,406 miles

advise front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,211 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,211 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,260 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,953 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 76,953 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 70,844 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 70,844 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 63,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,179 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,574 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 56,479 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

air bag light on

centre stop lamp outer right segment inop

check engine light on

front brake discs in poor condition

slight wear to ns seat belt

unable to view front pads fully

Fail 5 Dec 2008 56,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

centre stop lamp outer right segment inop

front brake discs in poor condition

slight wear to ns seat belt

unable to view front pads fully

Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,421 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LJ53 CXT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LJ53 CXT, 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 LJ53 CXT registered?

LJ53 CXT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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