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KV53 LDF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,669 mi
Last recorded37,669 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 LDF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 37,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 34,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,622 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,562 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 28,567 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,398 miles

slight play o/s rack

Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,037 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 24,036 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 19,721 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 18,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 18,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim RIM (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 17,925 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 16,968 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 16,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 16,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,071 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,514 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,614 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 12,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 11,226 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 11,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,181 miles

front tyres starting to crack

o/s/r wheel slight bent

Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,185 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,366 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,351 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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KV53 LDF 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 80%.

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 KV53 LDF, 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 KV53 LDF registered?

KV53 LDF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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