MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All 4 coil suspension springs corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside small window broken
intermittent fault with headlight switch
Nearside small window broken
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
intermittent fault with headlight switch
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits OFF THE SCALE (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive OFF THE SCALE (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 7.201 (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive OFF THE SCALE (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear brake application uneven 72% - N/S UP AND O/S DOWN (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER BOTTLE FULL AND MOTOR WORKING (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 499 (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KX53 SSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 SSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was KX53 SSU registered?
KX53 SSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 November 2003.
Is KX53 SSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for KX53 SSU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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