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LK03 JMU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,178 mi
Last recorded60,178 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 JMU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisy when wheel is rotated .

o/s/f strut is bend but it is not considered excessive .

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,285 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner side wall is damaged but not considered excessive.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 50,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre inner side wall is damaged but not considered excessive.

o/s/f wheels positive camber is slightly more than normal / possible reason the slightly damaged shock absorber.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,685 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear H/Brake effort is slightly low .

Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,738 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 28,828 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 28,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,378 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 19,378 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,179 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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LK03 JMU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK03 JMU, 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 LK03 JMU registered?

LK03 JMU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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