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AE53 LLC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,917 mi
Last recorded94,917 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LLC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,917 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 87,926 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 87,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 74,058 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 65,263 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 65,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 29 Apr 2010 60,035 miles

oil leak /sump cororded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,991 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 53,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

side repeaters slightly discoloured( both )

Pass 22 May 2008 49,809 miles

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 21 May 2008 49,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,306 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 LLC 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 64.3%.

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 AE53 LLC, 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 LLC registered?

AE53 LLC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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