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LK53 UXX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,469 mi
Last recorded84,469 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 70,680 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 61,766 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 61,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 53,407 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,407 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres tread getting low

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 51,271 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres tread getting low

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,532 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,975 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 48,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2009 35,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,692 miles

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 25 Nov 2008 32,692 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Stone chips to front screen

Play in hand brake lever and hand brake feels stiff when operated recommend full check on hand brake

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,728 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UXX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK53 UXX registered?

LK53 UXX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is LK53 UXX safe to buy?

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