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LJ53 OEU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,797 mi
Last recorded47,797 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 47,797 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 47,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,382 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 33,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,657 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 16,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,921 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 7,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2006 5,813 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 OEU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

LJ53 OEU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 OEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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