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LF53 GEK

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,833 mi
Last recorded123,833 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 GEK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 123,833 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 121,871 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,428 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 117,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,320 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,930 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,628 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,599 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,726 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 67,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 54,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,990 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,705 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,705 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,089 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,201 miles

puncture repair offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2010 39,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

puncture repair offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,473 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 32,338 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,002 miles

Both front road tyees worn on inner edges close to limit recommend alignment check

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,357 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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LF53 GEK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 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 LF53 GEK, 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 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF53 GEK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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