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CN53 LRE

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,607 mi
Last recorded81,607 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LRE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 81,607 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 81,607 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Body component insecure arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component insecure sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,769 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,073 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 79,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,449 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,054 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,006 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 70,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,267 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,267 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,360 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 49,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,579 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,448 miles

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

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 LRE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 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 LRE, 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 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN53 LRE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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