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KX53 SXD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,090 mi
Last recorded67,090 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 SXD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 67,010 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,059 miles

coilsprings corroded,screen damage zone a

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,502 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres perished

Pass 28 Oct 2011

stone chip in windscreen//////front brake discs discoloured

Fail 26 Oct 2010 46,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear num,ber plate water marked

rear tyres worn to 3mm,nearside rear has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear num,ber plate water marked

rear tyres worn to 3mm,nearside rear has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2009 44,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs pitted/corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate water marked

rear tyres getting low in centre of tread

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs pitted/corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate water marked

rear tyres getting low in centre of tread

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,285 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,075 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 SXD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

KX53 SXD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KX53 SXD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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