MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs have corroded and pitted
Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge and cracking in tread
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
covers fitted under car
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs have corroded and pitted
Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge and cracking in tread
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
covers fitted under car
oil leak on engine
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r tyre 175/5515 is a mud and snow tyre.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL53 JLV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 PL53 JLV, 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 PL53 JLV registered?
PL53 JLV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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