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LK53 DFO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

40,927 mi
Last recorded40,927 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 DFO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 40,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 40,923 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 40,901 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both, (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 38,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, image incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 38,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, image incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 36,101 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 36,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 36,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 33,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 33,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 30,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,680 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 26,961 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 26,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,275 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 25,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seatbelt twisted

Pass 2 May 2015 23,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 23,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 21,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Front tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Front tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 14 May 2012 17,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2012 17,678 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,782 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 14,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,122 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 11,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,552 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,458 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 8,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LK53 DFO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 LK53 DFO, 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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LK53 DFO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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