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LX53 DDJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,247 mi
Last recorded99,247 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DDJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 99,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2017 99,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear engine mount bush cracked and split

Pass 11 Apr 2015 93,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cracking due to age

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 88,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated at time of test.

Nearside & Offside beam patterns weak at time of test.

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

Nearside front tyre cracked along outer shoulder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 82,560 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 82,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

struggled to go through emmisions test

Fail 1 May 2013 82,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,064 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 74,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 69,262 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 69,261 miles

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,686 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 49,085 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,168 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 39,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,459 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,767 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,772 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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LX53 DDJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX53 DDJ, 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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LX53 DDJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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