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GX53 GKF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

35,238 mi
Last recorded35,238 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GKF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 35,238 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 34,661 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 34,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 34,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 33,970 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,817 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,690 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2019 33,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,243 miles

f/o/s tyre perishing

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,671 miles

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,964 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 31,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,893 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 30,893 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

f/o/s tyre perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low 3mm & perishing

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,972 miles

both front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2011 23,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,330 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2009 20,330 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,502 miles

slight wear in both front strut tubes

Fail 8 Sep 2008 17,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight wear in both front strut tubes

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,919 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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GX53 GKF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GX53 GKF, 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 GX53 GKF registered?

GX53 GKF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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