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AU53 CKL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,384 mi
Last recorded77,384 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CKL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,384 miles

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

cut in osr tyre

nail in nsr tyre

underguards fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 77,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cut in osr tyre

nail in nsr tyre

underguards fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,135 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,769 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 58,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,703 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,654 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 44,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,329 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,044 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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AU53 CKL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver 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 AU53 CKL, 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 AU53 CKL registered?

AU53 CKL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is AU53 CKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 CKL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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