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LJ53 DGY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,801 mi
Last recorded87,801 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 87,801 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,561 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 69,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Aug 2017 69,110 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 64,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,584 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,022 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 38,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,571 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 31,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,162 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,634 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 DGY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DGY, 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 DGY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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