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LJ53 DLU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

59,637 mi
Last recorded59,637 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,637 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 3 Jun 2014 56,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre has cracking on sidewall

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,079 miles

Nearside front tyre has cracking on sidewall

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 52,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Eml on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,861 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front discs pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,118 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 51,092 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 50,142 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 50,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 43,120 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 43,120 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 35,204 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 24,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,220 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 DLU 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 53.3%.

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

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