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KV53 NLO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,693 mi
Last recorded42,693 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 42,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear springs prescribed areas corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 40,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 38,042 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 37,952 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 33,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroded at joint to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 32,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 32,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 31,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,687 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 28,461 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 26,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,100 miles

Front Lower slight corrosion to both suspension arms

Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 19,993 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 18,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,079 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 15,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,024 miles

n/s/f tyre leaking on valve stem

Fail 9 Nov 2009 14,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre leaking on valve stem

Pass 6 Nov 2008 12,545 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 11,117 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,532 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 NLO 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 NLO, 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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KV53 NLO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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