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LJ53 DKA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,012 mi
Last recorded83,012 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,012 miles

Rear engine mount rubber worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 82,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear engine mount rubber worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 71,467 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,352 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 65,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,185 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 9,320 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 43,187 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 38,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,764 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,484 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 32,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,254 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 24,252 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 DKA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DKA, 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 DKA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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