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CN53 LPZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,674 mi
Last recorded111,674 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LPZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2021 111,674 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresheners and toys hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65/15 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65/15 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 May 2020 107,661 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 120,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 116,062 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Fail 6 Jan 2016 112,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,236 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,004 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 103,004 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,013 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 96,012 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,942 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 61,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,218 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 44,915 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 24,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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 LPZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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