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CN53 LHC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,652 mi
Last recorded68,652 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LHC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,492 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undershield missing.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 66,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undershield missing.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,950 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,412 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 58,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,463 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,463 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,424 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 30,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LHC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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