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CN53 LZX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,757 mi
Last recorded71,757 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,216 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 53,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,660 miles

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear chassis and archs

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,622 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,530 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 40,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2009 40,421 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,461 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,465 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 LZX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZX, 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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What year was CN53 LZX registered?

CN53 LZX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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