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LX53 GWG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,888 mi
Last recorded55,888 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 GWG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,888 miles

Engine mount/roll restrictor rubber bush badly worn

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,886 miles

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

Engine mount/roll restrictor rubber bush badly worn

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,517 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 49,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,644 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 41,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,106 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 33,106 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,205 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,348 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 16,944 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 16,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 14,079 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 GWG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

LX53 GWG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LX53 GWG safe to buy?

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