2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet 0.6L Petrol · LJ53 DHN
2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet (0.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 120,350 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SMART (MCC) CITY CABRIOLET
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ53 DHN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 120,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ53 DHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart (Mcc) City Cabriolet (LJ53 DHN) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LJ53 DHN Mileage History
- 02/05/2024119,575 mi
- 25/04/2025120,350 mi+775 mi
- 20/05/2025120,350 mi
Average of roughly 740 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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