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KX53 UWM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,927 mi
Last recorded62,927 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 62,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,702 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 52,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 50,340 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 50,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 47,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all rear drive shaft boots perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust has a minor leak

Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,080 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,829 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 37,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre under inflated advise attention

Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine sump corroding and has an oil leak advise attention

nearside number plate light dim advise replacment bulb

Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,937 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 33,144 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,144 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,084 miles

offside rear tyre slow puncture.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 19,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre slow puncture.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,857 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,951 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 16,085 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 16,085 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UWM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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