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LJ53 DYA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,548 mi
Last recorded70,548 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,188 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 52,188 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 44,332 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,963 miles

both front brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2011 40,963 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,501 miles

both front tyres starting to crack and perish on outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,212 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,294 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,552 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 20,552 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,877 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 13,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DYA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DYA, 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 DYA registered?

LJ53 DYA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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