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CN53 EPY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,806 mi
Last recorded76,806 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 EPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,806 miles

Centre Rear oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,806 miles

Centre Rear oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,751 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,591 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 54,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,471 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear subframe.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 54,471 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear subframe.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,570 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 53,570 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,736 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear no/plate discolouring

Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,136 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 48,136 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

crack in inlet manifold

rear no/plate discolouring

Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,603 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 EPY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EPY, 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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What year was CN53 EPY registered?

CN53 EPY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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