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CN53 LGU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,326 mi
Last recorded68,326 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,055 miles

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

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

accident damage repaired on of side rear

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,982 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 54,239 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 54,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 49,406 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 49,342 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,572 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,089 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,762 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 LGU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

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

Is CN53 LGU safe to buy?

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