MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,947 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front wiper bladeslight deteriorated
both front & nearside rear tyres are all starting to crack
both front steel wheels are slightly buckled
both gearbox drive shaft seals are weeping oil
both rear shock absorber bushes are slightly perished
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front & nearside rear tyres are all starting to crack
both front steel wheels are slightly buckled
both gearbox drive shaft seals are weeping oil
both rear shock absorber bushes are slightly perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?
Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 HBC is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 HBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LJ53 HBC registered?
LJ53 HBC is a 2004 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 29 January 2004.
Is LJ53 HBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 HBC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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