MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
offside wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
offside wiper blade split
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and has cracks
o/s/f ewaring on both edges and has cracks
o/s/r suspension stabiliser bar bush worn
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and has cracks
o/s/f ewaring on both edges and has cracks
o/s/r suspension stabiliser bar bush worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyre cracked and perished
covers fitted
covers fitted
covers fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both wipers starting to smear
both wipers starting to smear
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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LK53 HVX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HVX, 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 LK53 HVX registered?
LK53 HVX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is LK53 HVX safe to buy?
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