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FH53 CKE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,525 mi
Last recorded67,525 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CKE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,525 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 67,517 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,299 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 66,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,041 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,934 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,494 miles

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

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

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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FH53 CKE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH53 CKE, 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

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What year was FH53 CKE registered?

FH53 CKE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is FH53 CKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 CKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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