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KX53 UVO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,702 mi
Last recorded139,702 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 130,088 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 123,920 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 112,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 101,279 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,902 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 88,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,050 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,694 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,793 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 59,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,979 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 49,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,015 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,365 miles

CANNOT INSPECT ALL BRAKE PIPES DUE TO COVER PANELS UNDERSIDE

Fail 2 Nov 2007 27,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CANNOT INSPECT ALL BRAKE PIPES DUE TO COVER PANELS UNDERSIDE

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,638 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 UVO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

KX53 UVO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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