MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake discs pitted with rust on inner edge.
Oil leak
Oil leak
both rear tyres perishing and cracking
front brake discs corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres perishing and cracking
front brake discs corroded
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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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KV53 LEJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 KV53 LEJ, 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 KV53 LEJ registered?
KV53 LEJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is KV53 LEJ safe to buy?
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