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LJ53 EXV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,786 mi
Last recorded38,786 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EXV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,786 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear off side tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2007 30,239 miles

Slight cracks on inside wall of offside rear tyre.

Slight cracks on outside wall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,409 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 EXV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

LJ53 EXV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is LJ53 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 EXV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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