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LJ53 ZHK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,394 mi
Last recorded48,394 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,394 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 48,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 48,326 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Front screen washer jet requires alignment

Nearside Rear Nearside rear parking brake weak

Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,885 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 41,799 miles

Central Front Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,776 miles

Play both front top mounts

Fail 23 Feb 2016 30,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Play both front top mounts

Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,839 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,142 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,635 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,670 miles

fuel cap seal

Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,319 miles

front wipers smeary

Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine tappety

front discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre cut on tread

oil level low

play in nearside front shock

Fail 24 Feb 2009 13,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine tappety

front discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre cut on tread

oil level low

play in nearside front shock

Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,366 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 12,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 9,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,939 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 ZHK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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