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LJ53 DXO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,832 mi
Last recorded60,832 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 60,832 miles

both front shock absorbers are corroded

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

plastic under trays are fitted throughout the centre to the front of the vehicle

rear number plate is deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2018 60,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber o-ring is deteriorating (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers are corroded

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

plastic under trays are fitted throughout the centre to the front of the vehicle

rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2017 60,577 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 58,780 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 57,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,361 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 42,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,249 miles

Cracking to the inner wall of the offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,399 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 19,399 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,545 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 DXO 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 70.6%.

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 DXO, 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 DXO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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