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LJ53 PKE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,859 mi
Last recorded56,859 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,859 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 56,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,210 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,391 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,684 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,715 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 39,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,481 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,018 miles

Both front tyres outer shoulders badly cracked (prompt)

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,615 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,242 miles

frt tyres perishing badly inner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2010 20,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

frt tyres perishing badly inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,827 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2009 14,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,058 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,989 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 9,050 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 PKE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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