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LX53 GWJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,464 mi
Last recorded53,464 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,464 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,968 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 50,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,689 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,497 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,048 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Mar 2013 49,658 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,929 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 40,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 37,335 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

other tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,470 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 35,470 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,779 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,977 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 GWJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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