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AU53 CKY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,800 mi
Last recorded74,800 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CKY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,800 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 59,001 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear inner tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,495 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 50,945 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 43,814 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 43,814 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,559 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear valve stems slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,985 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

All tyre valves splitting

Sill areas,underbody,chassis,parts of steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could †not be checked,covers fitted or not accessible

Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,686 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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AU53 CKY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 CKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU53 CKY registered?

AU53 CKY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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