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KX53 SSV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,420 mi
Last recorded53,420 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 SSV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,527 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2017 51,521 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,741 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 49,741 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,834 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 42,853 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,748 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 39,673 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,969 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 34,969 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,615 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,762 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 30,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,960 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,103 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 26,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,855 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 22,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,008 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 SSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SSV, 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 SSV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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