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CN53 EPV

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,699 mi
Last recorded106,699 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 EPV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,699 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine sump corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 106,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

air bag light on

engine light on

engine sump corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 106,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 97,613 miles

O/S/F wiper blade split on edges

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 85,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 85,163 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 70,882 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 70,882 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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CN53 EPV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 EPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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CN53 EPV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CN53 EPV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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