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KX53 TKU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,802 mi
Last recorded38,802 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 38,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 38,800 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 38,657 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 38,328 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear amber indicator bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Osr drive shaft inner cv gater slightly split

Fail 28 Oct 2021 38,328 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear amber indicator bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Osr drive shaft inner cv gater slightly split

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,963 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 37,963 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 37,586 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear inner cv gaiter split

Fail 7 Jun 2014 37,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear inner cv gaiter split

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,455 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 36,455 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,433 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 33,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,555 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 31,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,087 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 30,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,758 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 22,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,266 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 TKU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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