MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front no plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front no plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
body damage
front no plate cracked
slight wear o/s/f hub assembly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front no plate cracked
slight body damage
slight movement o/s/f hub assembly
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits above limit so engine running weak - investigation required to confirm fault (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective due to torn sealinig ring (7.2.4c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red resin peeling & bulb showing white (1.3.2e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
DIS-REGARD BRAKE EFFICIENCY RESULTS AS UNABLE TO PERFORM BRAKE TEST DUE TO TYRE CONDITION
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but secure at time of test (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 2109
TYRE SIZE: (f) 175/55R15T (r) 195/50R15V
engine oil leak - further examination, after full clean, required to confirm source
under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four road springs are corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 DDN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DDN, 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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LJ53 DDN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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