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KX53 UUP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

110,707 mi
Last recorded110,707 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 110,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 110,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 106,162 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle not affecting structural strength

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 28 Apr 2021

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,714 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 103,714 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cut

Offside Front tyre slightly age cracked

fuel cap seal in poor condtion

Fail 9 Mar 2017 98,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cut

Offside Front tyre slightly age cracked

fuel cap seal in poor condtion

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,592 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 85,592 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,532 miles

play in osf lower swivel

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,431 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 76,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,997 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,185 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 74,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,772 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,049 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 48,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,325 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 33,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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KX53 UUP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UUP, 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 UUP registered?

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

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