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KX53 UUH

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,121 mi
Last recorded61,121 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UUH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 61,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 58,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 58,349 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,766 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Apr 2024 57,766 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Mar 2023 57,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,361 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 55,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,822 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,190 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,040 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside front tyre tread worn low

Rear indicators fading close to excessive

Fail 5 Feb 2016 47,038 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside front tyre tread worn low

Rear indicators fading close to excessive

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,687 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished and wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,240 miles

both front and offside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

both rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

front tyres starting to perish and treads worn low on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2012 37,438 miles

both front and offside rear suspension coil springs

both rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

check front inner brake pads

front tyres starting to perish and treads starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,773 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,558 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 30,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,802 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 20,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,428 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 16,428 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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KX53 UUH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 UUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KX53 UUH registered?

KX53 UUH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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