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CN53 LHJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,376 mi
Last recorded107,376 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 107,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 104,229 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 104,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 100,167 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,640 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,768 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,015 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 89,011 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2019
Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,386 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 83,386 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,936 miles

Front discs

Offside wing repeater slightly discoloured

Rear number plate

chip in windscreen

slight exhaust blow

under body covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 80,936 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,162 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,146 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,146 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,369 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,928 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,855 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,323 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008
Fail 4 Nov 2008

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,444 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 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.

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