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LK53 HVX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,805 mi
Last recorded86,805 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 HVX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,805 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 86,805 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 83,604 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 83,602 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 78,844 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 74,336 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 68,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre cracked and perished

covers fitted

covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 65,144 miles

covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,619 miles

both wipers starting to smear

Fail 30 Apr 2008 54,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,288 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 51,288 miles

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.

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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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.

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