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KX53 TBU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,755 mi
Last recorded74,755 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,755 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,562 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,560 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,533 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,630 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,190 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,955 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,450 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 27,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TBU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

KX53 TBU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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