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KX53 TUW

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,429 mi
Last recorded103,429 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 TUW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 103,429 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,054 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,308 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 90,326 miles

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

Nearside rear drive shaft has play

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,470 miles

FUEL CAP SEALING RING STARTING TO SPLIT.

N/S/F TYRE EXPOSING CORD ON SIDEWALL, LESS THAN 25mmm.1.6/2mm.

N/S/R TYRE CUT TO CORD ON SIDEWALL, LESS THAN 25mm.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 78,470 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

FUEL CAP SEALING RING STARTING TO SPLIT.

N/S/F TYRE EXPOSING CORD ON SIDEWALL, LESS THAN 25mmm.1.6/2mm.

N/S/R TYRE CUT TO CORD ON SIDEWALL, LESS THAN 25mm.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,368 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 50,368 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,989 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres perished

Fail 9 Apr 2011 36,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,537 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 23,527 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 14,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 11,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 11,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2007 11,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 9,715 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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KX53 TUW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 TUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX53 TUW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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