MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front and rear suspension system corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front and rear suspension system corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
slight oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on edge
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on edge
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front both tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
rear box leaking exhaust gases
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested excess emissions blocked gas analyiser. (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid res empty. (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres on 3mm
front coil springs corroded
n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge
slight oil leak
tracking may need adjusting
Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok
Exhaust manifold cracked - not blowing at time of test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both headlamp dip beam output images quite poor & diffused
n/s/f flexi hose perished
o/s/f flexi hose perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/f flexi hose perished
Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok
Exhaust manifold cracked - not blowing at time of test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f flexi hose perished
Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok
Exhaust manifold cracked - not blowing at test
Fuel cap seal in poor condition
Washers poor - require adjustment
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads worn and discs corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside wiper blade's deteriating.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside wiper blade's deteriating.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise small crack in bottom of silencer.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advise small crack in bottom of silencer.
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LK03 JRU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 JRU, 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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LK03 JRU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 June 2003.
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