MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
fuel cap sealing ring perished
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap sealing ring perished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Incorrect length (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Incorrect length (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front engine mount split
front engine mount split
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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 OEF is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 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 OEF, 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 23 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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LJ53 OEF is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 7 November 2003.
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