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LK53 HWF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,016 mi
Last recorded74,016 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 HWF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,016 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,517 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 27 Mar 2018 73,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,106 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,046 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 57,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,274 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 52,274 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,216 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 47,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,914 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,672 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,946 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,141 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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LK53 HWF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWF, 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 HWF registered?

LK53 HWF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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