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LX53 GWV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,363 mi
Last recorded96,363 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 GWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,363 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 95,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 78,432 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 78,429 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,625 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,205 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 54,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,091 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,653 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks to off side rear inner tyre wall. pass and advice

near side front tyre starting to crack. pass and advice.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 38,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks to off side rear inner tyre wall. pass and advice

near side front tyre starting to crack. pass and advice.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 36,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,273 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 31,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advice near side rear light lenze

cracks to near side rear inner tyre wall

Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,724 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 25,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,153 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 20,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 16,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,038 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 6,691 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 4,168 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LX53 GWV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

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

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