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LX53 HZL

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,427 mi
Last recorded54,427 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HZL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,427 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 54,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,531 miles

Part of accessory brake lamp not working

Fail 30 Jun 2011 40,531 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)

Part of accessory brake lamp not working

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,493 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 37,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,013 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Fail 19 Jun 2009 32,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,695 miles

advise rear number plate

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,671 miles

advise offside front tyre on legal limits reccomend change

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 HZL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 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 HZL, 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 22 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 HZL registered?

LX53 HZL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is LX53 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 HZL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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