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LJ53 DTV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,997 mi
Last recorded53,997 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 53,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,122 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 51,586 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 49,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,972 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,126 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 46,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 42,830 miles

intermittent fault with the air bag light displayed on the dash

Pass 31 May 2013 39,558 miles

Intermittant fault with the air bag light displayed on the dash

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,297 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,457 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 23,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 22 Sep 2007 23,499 miles

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,442 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 17,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DTV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 DTV registered?

LJ53 DTV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is LJ53 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 DTV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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