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CN53 LZW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,270 mi
Last recorded56,270 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LZW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 56,270 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2018 56,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2017 55,127 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 49,579 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 49,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 47,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,383 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 45,383 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,391 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,104 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,881 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

o/s washer jet inoperative

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight deterioration of o/s,rear & n/s wiper blades

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,486 miles

Partial examination of fuel lines as plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Partial examination of metal brake pipes as plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,736 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 17,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2007 13,014 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall slightly perished.

plastic covers fitted to underside,unable to fully inspect.

plastic covers over sills,unable to fully inspect.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,084 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 LZW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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