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LX53 GWN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,135 mi
Last recorded46,135 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 GWN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 46,135 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,903 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,016 miles

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2018 29,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,309 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 27,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,650 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,739 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,978 miles

rear tyres have small age cracks

Fail 11 Sep 2014 21,978 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres have small age cracks

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,448 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 20,448 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,960 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 16,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,939 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 GWN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GWN, 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 GWN registered?

LX53 GWN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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