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LJ53 HCK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,319 mi
Last recorded81,319 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,319 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,526 miles

undertray insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2016 66,450 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

undertray insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,526 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 48,942 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,942 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,999 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 45,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,324 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 42,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,824 miles

Offside rear number plate lamp slight insecure may be the clip broken

rear number plate slightly deteriorate

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,881 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 36,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,905 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 34,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,028 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,503 miles

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 HCK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCK, 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 HCK registered?

LJ53 HCK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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