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KX53 UVW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,903 mi
Last recorded68,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,528 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,381 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 60,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front shock absorber dust cover perished and split

Fail 15 Aug 2012 55,628 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber dust covers perished and split

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,048 miles

exhaust manafold cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,726 miles

fuel cap sorround perished

offside and nearside front shock absorber dust covers perished and split

Fail 10 Aug 2010 47,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap sorround perished

offside and nearside front shock absorber dust covers perished and split

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,565 miles

Additional lamps in O/S door mirror not working/dim

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

Exhaust manifold cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2009 44,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Additional lamps in O/S door mirror not working/dim

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

Exhaust manifold cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,947 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,816 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 UVW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

KX53 UVW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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