MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
under cover tray fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear suspension components slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear suspension components slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
engine knocking noise
front wipers weak/smearing
oil leak
service light on
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine knocking noise
front wipers weak/smearing
oil leak
service light on
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 MWV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?
LK53 MWV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 December 2003.
Is LK53 MWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LK53 MWV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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