MOT Status
ValidMileage
107,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))
undertrays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front discs
Offside wing repeater slightly discoloured
Rear number plate
chip in windscreen
slight exhaust blow
under body covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front discs
Offside wing repeater slightly discoloured
Rear number plate
chip in windscreen
slight exhaust blow
under body covers fitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CN53 LHJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?
CN53 LHJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 October 2003.
Is CN53 LHJ safe to buy?
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