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KX53 SOU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,473 mi
Last recorded103,473 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 SOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 103,473 miles

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

slight play in rear suspension bushes.

Fail 29 Apr 2020 103,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play in rear suspension bushes.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

illuminating,but not more than50

Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,749 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2018 95,727 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,397 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,341 miles

Engine oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,341 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,997 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,396 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 83,396 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,218 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 78,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 74,387 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 57,456 miles

Nearside front tyre tread on limit.

Rear shock absorber lower bushes split.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,800 miles

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

both front tyres down to 2mm tread depth.

both rear tyres perishing.

offside front tyre perishing and cracking.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,386 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to crack slightly.

Offside front tyre tread starting to perish on outer edge.

Offside rear lower shock absorber bush starting to split.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,702 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 SOU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

KX53 SOU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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