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LK53 HWA

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,796 mi
Last recorded98,796 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 HWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 98,796 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,084 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2018 97,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2017 95,495 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 95,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 93,238 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,347 miles

rear nearside inner cv joint gaiter split

Pass 25 Jan 2014 85,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s door handle sticking

Fail 5 Jan 2013 80,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre deflated

o/s door handle sticking

Fail 19 Jan 2012 78,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,380 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,518 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 70,446 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 37,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,667 miles

O/s/r tyre cut on outer wall.

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

Fail 23 May 2008 23,667 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/s/r tyre cut on outer wall.

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

Pass 25 May 2007 18,587 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 18,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HWA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LK53 HWA, 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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LK53 HWA is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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