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CN53 SMV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,563 mi
Last recorded94,563 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 SMV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,563 miles

All tyres close to limit

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,465 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 88,001 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,069 miles

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

Front Brakes discs corroding not to excess

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 76,190 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,790 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING.WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,837 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,965 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 50,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,861 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,693 miles

rear no.plate poor

Pass 28 Dec 2007 32,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,250 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 SMV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

CN53 SMV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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