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BX53 KVP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,964 mi
Last recorded82,964 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KVP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 81,974 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,503 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 79,236 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,742 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 63,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,793 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

nsf tyre perished

oil leak

osf tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 43,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2011 36,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,202 miles

discs rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2010 29,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

discs rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,417 miles

offside front tyre getting low on inside edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 17,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 6,713 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,654 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BX53 KVP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 KVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX53 KVP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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