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LJ53 OEL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,494 mi
Last recorded33,494 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,494 miles

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

all tyres perished

front dust covers split

Pass 6 Dec 2013 29,889 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 28,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,842 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,971 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 17,033 miles

rear number plate will need attention very soon

Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,544 miles

nearside rear tyre dig in sidewall

slight runout rear brakes

Pass 5 Dec 2007 10,471 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2006 7,638 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 OEL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

LJ53 OEL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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