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KX53 TTE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,075 mi
Last recorded135,075 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 135,075 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,744 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 78,871 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,747 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 77,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 76,713 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 76,713 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,534 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 76,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,013 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,240 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,983 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,983 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2011 57,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 50,778 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 40,784 miles

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

front tyres badly perished

Pass 7 May 2008 29,079 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 29,051 miles

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

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)

Undercover Fitted To Under Side Of Vehicle.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TTE 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 76.2%.

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 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 TTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX53 TTE registered?

KX53 TTE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KX53 TTE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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