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LJ53 DMY

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DMY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,365 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,408 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 59,925 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,638 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 44,477 miles

Petrol cap seal getting perished

Fail 31 Dec 2015 44,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Petrol cap seal getting perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,546 miles

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

petrol cap seal getting perished

Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 31,718 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,806 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,450 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,640 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 12,228 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,917 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 8,559 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 DMY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 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 DMY, 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 22 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 DMY registered?

LJ53 DMY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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