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KX53 TVK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,974 mi
Last recorded69,974 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 69,974 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 69,974 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 64,464 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 63,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure inside (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,639 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 57,639 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 54,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 45,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,982 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,964 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 23,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 23,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,663 miles

front brake discs corroding/pitting,inside faces.

front suspension legs lowers/stub axles corroded.

wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 18,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted to vehicle underside making examination difficult.

front brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,006 miles

covers fitted to vehicle underside making examination difficult.

front brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Dec 2006 14,980 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 TVK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TVK, 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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KX53 TVK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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