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AE53 LKA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,765 mi
Last recorded58,765 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,765 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,070 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn from inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,565 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 54,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 48,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,155 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,633 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,123 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,847 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,606 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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AE53 LKA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AE53 LKA, 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 AE53 LKA registered?

AE53 LKA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AE53 LKA safe to buy?

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