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LX53 JCZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,245 mi
Last recorded72,245 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 JCZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,245 miles

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

can't fully check both front inner brake pads but look low, suggest further investigation

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,245 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

can't fully check both front inner brake pads but look low, suggest further investigation

Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,616 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 49,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 49,390 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion in offside front coil spring

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,362 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 42,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,464 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,807 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,704 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,750 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 JCZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JCZ, 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 LX53 JCZ registered?

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

Is LX53 JCZ safe to buy?

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