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LJ53 DNN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,880 mi
Last recorded39,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,880 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,365 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 27,420 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,620 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 26,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,490 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 25,490 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,242 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 14,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2013 14,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 13,720 miles

nearside rear tyre heavly cracking and split outer face (not to cords)

offside rear tyre heavly cracking and split outer face (not to cords)

sump corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2012 13,720 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre heavly cracking and split outer face (not to cords)

offside rear tyre heavly cracking and split outer face (not to cords)

sump corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 11,358 miles

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jul 2010 10,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres splitting

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2010 10,227 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres splitting

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,810 miles

nearside front tyre perasion on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2008 5,935 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 5,882 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 5,512 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 DNN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DNN, 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 DNN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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