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LJ53 DYG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,135 mi
Last recorded68,135 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 68,135 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,490 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 64,413 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 61,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 59,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 57,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 54,154 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 54,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,077 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,851 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,373 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s/r light lense insecure

advise rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,435 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,541 miles

1 x high level bulb not working.

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 21,541 miles

1 x high level bulb not working.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 May 2007 18,686 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre high level brake light inop.

Pass 1 May 2007 18,686 miles

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

centre high level brake light inop.

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 DYG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DYG, 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 DYG registered?

LJ53 DYG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 DYG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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