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KX53 UWH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,861 mi
Last recorded81,861 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 81,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

poor image on headlights

Fail 15 Jan 2026 81,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

poor image on headlights

Pass 20 Jan 2025 80,509 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 80,509 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake lagging in effort

Fail 2 Dec 2024 80,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 78,338 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn change recomended,& front headlamp lense faulty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,710 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 66,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 63,423 miles

OIL SUMP CORRODED

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2020 61,492 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil sump corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,427 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,412 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,363 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,509 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 54,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,194 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 50,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,033 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 37,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,661 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

FRONT WIPERS IN POOR CONDICTION

Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,461 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,187 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 UWH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH registered?

KX53 UWH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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