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KX53 TVE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,766 mi
Last recorded72,766 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 TVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,766 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 71,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 65,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 63,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed OS NS (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 61,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn OS NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative OS NS (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed OS NS (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OS NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,569 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,960 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 58,954 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,013 miles

offside front wheel slight kink by valve

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,690 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,254 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 54,020 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,673 miles

Cut in O/S/R Tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 50,954 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,702 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,097 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,089 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,314 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 34,001 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,001 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,935 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 TVE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

KX53 TVE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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