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KX53 SOC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 SOC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 86,026 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 84,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 84,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,392 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 81,961 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,507 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 80,507 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 74,500 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,219 miles

HI LEVEL STOP LAMP NON OP

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,782 miles

high level stop not working

Fail 27 Nov 2015 63,782 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

high level stop not working

Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Dec 2013 51,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,178 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,136 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,963 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 25,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,596 miles

slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,483 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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KX53 SOC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SOC, 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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KX53 SOC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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