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CN53 LZV

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,176 mi
Last recorded106,176 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LZV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,176 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 103,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,234 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking lever loose to floor

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,231 miles

Central Rear eye level lamp not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking lever loose to floor

Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2019 84,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 81,801 miles

Front discs corroded

Front hubs and braking components corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,426 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 74,380 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 69,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,152 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 64,151 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 63,569 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,372 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 51,372 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,876 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,542 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 46,542 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,268 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,968 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

slightly engine oil leakinmg- advise

Pass 9 Jan 2007 25,235 miles

oil seepage at r/h diff seal

rear tyres = 2.5 - 3.0 m.m. = new soon.

Fail 9 Jan 2007 25,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil seepage at r/h diff seal

rear tyres = 2.5 - 3.0 m.m. = new soon.

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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CN53 LZV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 LZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN53 LZV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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