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KX53 TAV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,116 mi
Last recorded74,116 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 74,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light assy damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2023 74,116 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light assy damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,341 miles

Front underside cover fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2021 67,341 miles

Front underside cover fitted

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 65,683 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,843 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,554 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 60,826 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 60,820 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)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear 1 of position light bulbs not working

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,467 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emits slight dense of blue smoke.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emits slight dense of blue smoke.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,026 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,922 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 41,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,703 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,873 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 TAV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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