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LK03 JRX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,377 mi
Last recorded89,377 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 89,377 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 89,363 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Sep 2021 89,304 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Front and Rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 85,166 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,420 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,790 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,781 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,707 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 64,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,441 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 64,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,916 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,802 miles

both front tyres slightly perished/cracking

centre rear brake light incomplete

Fail 14 Jun 2010 57,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres slightly perished/cracking

centre rear brake light incomplete

Fail 16 Jun 2009 51,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside front top of coil spring corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,800 miles

offside front top of coil spring corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 44,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 37,780 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 37,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2006 26,303 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 JRX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

LK03 JRX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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