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AE53 LLJ

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,685 mi
Last recorded62,685 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LLJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 62,685 miles

Various light body damage

Pass 6 Apr 2025 61,435 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 59,999 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 56,763 miles

Offside Front fog light not working (vehicle used before 01/03/2018)

Fail 15 Nov 2022 56,760 miles

Brake performance not tested excess bind offside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working (vehicle used before 01/03/2018)

Pass 26 Nov 2021 49,237 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 49,237 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,082 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Front condensation to headlamp

damage to all tyre rim protectors

Pass 11 Nov 2019 38,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 35,142 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 35,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,786 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,533 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 28,533 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 25,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 22,280 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,331 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to crack.

One bulb in high level brake light inoperative.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 19,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perished and starting to crack.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

One bulb in high level brake light inoperative.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,240 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked.

One bulb in high level brake light inoperative.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,934 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,228 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,030 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AE53 LLJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 LLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 LLJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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