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CN53 EMJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,619 mi
Last recorded54,619 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 EMJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 54,619 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 54,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to check handbrake has adjestment to tight

Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering damper dust cover corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering damper dust cover corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,189 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,430 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,927 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 31,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,400 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,400 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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CN53 EMJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN53 EMJ, 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 CN53 EMJ registered?

CN53 EMJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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