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KX53 SMO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,892 mi
Last recorded55,892 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 SMO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 55,892 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil light flashes on idle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 25 Nov 2024 54,339 miles

Oil light comes on on idle

Underside very rusty in places

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 53,066 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 51,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 50,331 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 49,284 miles

Emissions not tested oil light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,332 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 46,816 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 46,816 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 399 miles

Oil leak sump area also when idling oil light flashing ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,830 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,868 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 39,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 37,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,698 miles

squeeky rear brakes

Fail 22 Nov 2011 28,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,059 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,835 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,106 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,965 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,607 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 14,465 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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KX53 SMO 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 KX53 SMO, 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 KX53 SMO registered?

KX53 SMO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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