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LX53 CKV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,384 mi
Last recorded69,384 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,384 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 69,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,495 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported.

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

Nearside front shock absorber gaiter split.

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

One bulb in high level stop lamp inoperative.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,023 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack.

High level brake light has one bulb inoperative.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,488 miles

Fuel filler cap has slight cracks.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,730 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

One bulb inoperative in high level stop lamp.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiper split.

Fail 21 Aug 2007 41,920 miles

1 bulb in centre brake light inoperatve.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,920 miles

1 bulb in centre brake light inoperatve.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,121 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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LX53 CKV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX53 CKV, 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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LX53 CKV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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