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CN53 EMX

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,155 mi
Last recorded108,155 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 EMX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 May 2022 108,155 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 107,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 101,079 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,298 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes showing movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner sec tion (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low on tread,cracking up on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2017 87,885 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possible bulb in wrong/insecure? (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes showing movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner sec tion (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low on tread

rear tyres cracking up on outer edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,018 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 83,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges/also perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear handbrake cables outers corroded /poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,735 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,120 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,624 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 53,756 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 53,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,020 miles

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,291 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n\s parking brake cable deteriorated (outer cover split)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 35,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,384 miles

unable to check brake pipes front to rear

Fail 26 Feb 2008 29,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check brake pipes front to rear

Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,081 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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CN53 EMX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 EMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN53 EMX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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