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KX53 TVD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Pink Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,490 mi
Last recorded79,490 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 TVD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,490 miles

Under the body covered with under seal obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2023 78,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 73,820 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 73,820 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on drive (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced black paint on lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface black paint over lens (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,587 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,851 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to inner sill wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 road wheels corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 62,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases end of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 road wheels corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,127 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,605 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,872 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 57,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,213 miles

Oil leak

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,291 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 47,818 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,332 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,510 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,285 miles

unable to fully assess underside due to plastic covers

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 TVD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Pink with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

KX53 TVD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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