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LF53 GKP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,845 mi
Last recorded61,845 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 GKP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,845 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 61,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 57,920 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 56,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 47,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,968 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,660 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,003 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,582 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 29,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 29,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,213 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 20,562 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,562 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 GKP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GKP, 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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What year was LF53 GKP registered?

LF53 GKP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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