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LJ53 CYY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,613 mi
Last recorded155,613 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CYY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 155,613 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 141,628 miles

both side front brake hose slight worn

offside front mirror slight worn

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2020 141,628 miles

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

both side front brake hose slight worn

offside front mirror slight worn

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 136,158 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 136,158 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 133,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 130,722 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 127,845 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 127,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 125,534 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 125,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 110,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 110,349 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 92,454 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,959 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,536 miles

wipers in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,435 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,454 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 46,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,711 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 40,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both nearside tyres front and rear has wall damage and rim damaged.

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 CYY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CYY, 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 CYY registered?

LJ53 CYY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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