MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,832 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Cracking to the inner wall of the offside rear tyre
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
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LJ53 DXO registered?
LJ53 DXO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is LJ53 DXO safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 DXO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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