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LX53 CMK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,281 mi
Last recorded47,281 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CMK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 47,281 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 35,078 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 31,852 miles

Offside Rear wheel hard to turn

Fail 31 Jul 2021 31,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim not checked/blur (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel hard to turn

Pass 11 Feb 2019 31,454 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,121 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 31,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

slight smear front wipers

Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,423 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear inner tyre has deep cuts

Fail 15 Feb 2014 30,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear inner tyre has deep cuts

Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre has slight cut on the inner sidewall

Fail 16 Feb 2013 28,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have surface cracks

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre has slight cut on the inner sidewall

Fail 16 Feb 2012 26,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,011 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,148 miles

lights come on without switching on

Fail 18 Feb 2011 25,148 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lights come on without switching on

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,643 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,643 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,777 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 CMK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX53 CMK, 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 CMK registered?

LX53 CMK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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