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LX53 GWP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,168 mi
Last recorded98,168 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,168 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 98,168 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 95,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,129 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,771 miles

Front windscreen wipers starting to smear

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake hose support bracket missing

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 76,570 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear wheel rims slightly distorted

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,092 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre slightly worn

Fail 10 Oct 2014 66,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,484 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,483 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 38,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 16,423 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,242 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 GWP 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 76.5%.

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

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