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LX53 GVF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,868 mi
Last recorded47,868 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 GVF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 47,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 47,658 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 47,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,236 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 47,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 46,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,954 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 45,954 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 45,517 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,039 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2011 44,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

cut in o/s/r tyre

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,125 miles

front discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2010 43,125 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,124 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,252 miles

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

slight travel in footbrake

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,721 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,294 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 GVF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GVF, 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 GVF registered?

LX53 GVF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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