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LK53 MYJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,418 mi
Last recorded88,418 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 MYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,418 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 88,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [wishbone bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [at both sides] (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 88,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,536 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 78,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,500 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 21,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 71,353 miles

front brae discs poor

nearside tyre wearing down

rear body panel missing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Oct 2013 71,348 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EML LIGHT ON

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,311 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,883 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,460 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 56,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 42,234 miles

Major oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Dec 2008 42,234 miles

Major oil leak from engine

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,573 miles

advise on nearside rear tyre has cut on tread pattern

advise on some bulbs not working on high level brake light

Fail 28 Dec 2007 33,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise on nearside rear tyre has cut on tread pattern

advise on offside front seat belt twisted

advise on some bulbs not working on high level brake light

Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,327 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 25,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 25,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat belt is twisted

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LK53 MYJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LK53 MYJ, 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 LK53 MYJ registered?

LK53 MYJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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