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KV53 OFU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,308 mi
Last recorded23,308 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 OFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 23,308 miles

Corrosion Building Up Along Rear Subframe & Suspension Components

Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly, Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper & Lower Bushes Badly Worn & Perishing, Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perishing, Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tailgate Gas Struts Weak

Fail 28 Jul 2026 23,300 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion Building Up Along Rear Subframe & Suspension Components

Engine Sump Pan Corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly, Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper & Lower Bushes Badly Worn & Perishing, Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perishing, Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tailgate Gas Struts Weak

Pass 30 Jul 2025 21,750 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 21,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 20,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 18,535 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,207 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 18,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 17,573 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 17,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 16,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 14,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2019 14,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 12,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 10,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 7,809 miles

slight corrosion to suspension

slight damage to N/S/F bumper

Pass 17 Dec 2014 5,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 5,509 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 5,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 4,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 3,867 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 3,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 2,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 2,236 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 1,727 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 OFU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc 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 OFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 OFU registered?

KV53 OFU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is KV53 OFU safe to buy?

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