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KX53 UPO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,083 mi
Last recorded54,083 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 54,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rattle/knock from steering rack under load ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 53,599 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working only 40% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rattle/knock from steering rack under load ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,448 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,825 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 50,825 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS INEFFICIENT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,706 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 49,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,041 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 48,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,053 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE INNER WALL PERRISH CRACKING - NOT TO CORDS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 44,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE INNER WALL PERRISH CRACKING - NOT TO CORDS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,121 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

service light on

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,563 miles

engine idle speed poor

front number plate backing starting to come adrift

front wipers starting to smear screen

o/s/front lower arm bottom ball joint creaks when jacked up (no movement/play found)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 36,536 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine idle speed poor

front number plate backing starting to come adrift

front wipers starting to smear screen

o/s/front lower arm bottom ball joint creaks when jacked up (no movement/play found)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,804 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,475 miles

front brake pads will be reqiured in aprox 6 to 10,000 miles

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,060 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 UPO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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