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KX53 TUV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,473 mi
Last recorded97,473 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,473 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 97,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,697 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 79,242 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 5,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 74,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 May 2012 68,880 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 23 May 2011 62,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap sealing rubber cracking

nearside parking brake cable slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner tread

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

wear evident nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,934 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 38,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,582 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 32,571 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TUV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

KX53 TUV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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