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KV53 NNM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 NNM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 68,682 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 67,055 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 67,055 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 65,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 59,282 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 59,282 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,110 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 54,110 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 49,112 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 49,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,556 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 47,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,890 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 45,890 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 44,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,494 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,575 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 36,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,734 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,889 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 30,886 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,759 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,694 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 14,215 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 NNM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KV53 NNM, 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 NNM registered?

KV53 NNM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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