MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
high level brake light inop
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
high level brake light inop
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 DKL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 DKL, 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 DKL registered?
LJ53 DKL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 November 2003.
Is LJ53 DKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 DKL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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