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HX53 KNP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

35,737 mi
Last recorded35,737 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KNP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 35,737 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 35,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 33,628 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,557 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 31,557 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 27,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,397 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 26,397 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,796 miles

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

coversills fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 25,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

coversills fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,252 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 25,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,602 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 30 Aug 2016 24,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,625 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 23,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/55/15 due to perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/55/15 due to perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,353 miles

fuel filler cap perished

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 11 Aug 2014 22,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel filler cap perished

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,087 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 Aug 2013 21,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,363 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 19,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,303 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,363 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 11,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 10,302 miles

both front tyres age cracking to tread.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,054 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 6,146 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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HX53 KNP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HX53 KNP, 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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HX53 KNP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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