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HX53 KOB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,678 mi
Last recorded51,678 miles
Recorded on24 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 KOB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 51,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,830 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight play offside front upper strut mounting

Fail 2 Apr 2024 49,830 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

slight play offside front upper strut mounting

Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,033 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 47,033 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,992 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

movement on both front strut mounts

Fail 14 Mar 2022 44,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken spring is fouling the wheel (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

movement on both front strut mounts

Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,287 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,359 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,728 miles

nearside park brake cable slightly insecure (clip broken)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,051 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,578 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 31,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre feathered

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,430 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,885 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,112 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 21,112 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,726 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 17,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,247 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,885 miles

all tyres are starting to perish

Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,242 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,266 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 9,266 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 7,326 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 KOB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver 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 HX53 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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