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LJ53 CYO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,056 mi
Last recorded72,056 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,315 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,942 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 56,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,788 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,358 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,687 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,873 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 28,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,072 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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LJ53 CYO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LJ53 CYO, 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 LJ53 CYO registered?

LJ53 CYO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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