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CN53 ELH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

32,240 mi
Last recorded32,240 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ELH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 32,240 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 32,240 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2023 28,496 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 28,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 25,570 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 25,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,445 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 24,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 23,765 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 23,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 21,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 20,926 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 20,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,657 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 18,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 15,746 miles

front discs very badly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 14,206 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,513 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,269 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 10,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 8,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,330 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 6,302 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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CN53 ELH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN53 ELH, 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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CN53 ELH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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