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LX53 GXC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,685 mi
Last recorded34,685 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre was on zero pressure. Inflated to be able to test, object in tread area.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 34,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split to excess (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre was on zero pressure. Inflated to be able to test, object in tread area.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 22,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 22,353 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 19,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks developing to rear tyres

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Pass 10 Sep 2013 19,349 miles

cracks developing to rear tyres

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Fail 14 Sep 2012 15,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,645 miles

front tyres cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,503 miles

cracks developing to front tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,161 miles

cracks developing to tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2008 4,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 3,091 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 2,303 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 GXC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

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

Is LX53 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 GXC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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