MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
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)
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.
1 bulb in centre brake light inoperatve.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
1 bulb in centre brake light inoperatve.
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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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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What year was LX53 CKV registered?
LX53 CKV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is LX53 CKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LX53 CKV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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