MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front bake hoses deteriorating
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Both front bake hoses deteriorating
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level offside bulb out (1.2.1b)
Offside seat belt webbing twisted advise attention
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass dull (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level offside bulb out (1.2.1b)
Offside seat belt webbing twisted advise attention
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Lower Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Lower Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both front tyres perishing and cracking
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 ZHR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black 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 ZHR, 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 ZHR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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