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KX53 SPZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,198 mi
Last recorded71,198 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,198 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,496 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 67,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 66,712 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 66,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 66,531 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,230 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 61,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,599 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,999 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,975 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,737 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,905 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 23,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SPZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

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

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