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CN53 MBX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,937 mi
Last recorded65,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 MBX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,937 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,575 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 61,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,599 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 55,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,537 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,437 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 30,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 MBX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

CN53 MBX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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