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LJ53 DKO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,153 mi
Last recorded61,153 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DKO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 61,153 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt plus slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 61,153 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt plus slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 54,390 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,249 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 48,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 40,994 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 40,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 40,454 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 34,947 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 34,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,785 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 33,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 29,479 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,935 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 28,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 28,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,893 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,660 miles

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

drivers headlamp aim slightly high

drivers rear handbrake cable loose

Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,207 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 24,027 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,022 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 22,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Dec 2011 19,432 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,686 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 12,328 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 10,389 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 9,246 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 DKO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DKO, 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 DKO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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