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LX53 HZN

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,631 mi
Last recorded65,631 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HZN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 65,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,513 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,390 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,951 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,734 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017
Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,671 miles

All 4 tyre Valve stem deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All 4 tyre Valve stem deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,748 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,493 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 39,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light is on

o/s front and n/s rear road wheels are damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2010 34,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light is on

o/s front and n/s rear road wheels are damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,661 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,513 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 23,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,214 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 18,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HZN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HZN, 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 HZN registered?

LX53 HZN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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The MOT history for LX53 HZN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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