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CN53 LRF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,579 mi
Last recorded72,579 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LRF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,579 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 72,539 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/65R15 72T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,349 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 72,345 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,933 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,210 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,902 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,989 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,833 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,665 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 55,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 53,609 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 53,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,445 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,405 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,883 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 42,839 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,350 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 32,667 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 25,829 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 LRF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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