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LJ53 PKC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,310 mi
Last recorded62,310 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 62,310 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 54,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 46,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray slightly loose

Fail 20 May 2024 45,901 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray slightly loose

Pass 31 May 2023 39,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 27,098 miles

fuel filler cap seal perished -

struggled with emissions -

w/washers weak -

Fail 1 Jun 2022 27,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working - (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filler cap seal perished -

struggled with emissions -

w/washers weak -

Fail 1 Dec 2021 27,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 26,934 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 26,934 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 26,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,956 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 25,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,703 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 24,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,775 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 23,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,266 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,362 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 15,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,213 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 PKC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PKC, 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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LJ53 PKC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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