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KX53 TCU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,164 mi
Last recorded47,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 TCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,164 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed cable has popped out of handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 46,823 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly coroded front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracked and perished recomend change next service (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all road wheels corroded on inner face

under side covered with splash guards

Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,797 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight play in shock absorber

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,939 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 34,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,076 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 33,076 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,299 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,482 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,498 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,288 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 21,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,940 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 18,940 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,376 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 TCU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

KX53 TCU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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