MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
air bag light on
Offside Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
air bag light on
air bag light on
metal in the n/s/r door
n/s number plate light dim
nail in the o/s/r tyre
some corrosion to the front brake discs
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
air bag light on
metal in the n/s/r door
n/s number plate light dim
nail in the o/s/r tyre
some corrosion to the front brake discs
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CP53 HPC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 CP53 HPC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CP53 HPC?
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What year was CP53 HPC registered?
CP53 HPC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2003.
Is CP53 HPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for CP53 HPC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CP53 HPC have outstanding finance?
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