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LJ53 DLN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,519 mi
Last recorded51,519 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,519 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 51,519 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 45,108 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,045 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2013 38,405 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 35,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,313 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,745 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,155 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,967 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 21,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 15,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,264 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 DLN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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