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LF53 GGA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,500 mi
Last recorded95,500 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 GGA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 39,355 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 39,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,983 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,006 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 27,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear (175/55 15 3-4mm) tyres wearing low and perishing

Fuel cap seal perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 26,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,797 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,977 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 24,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,256 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,666 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,180 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,120 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 17,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 14,090 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 14,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 12,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,660 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 GGA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LF53 GGA, 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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LF53 GGA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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