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KX53 UXG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,770 mi
Last recorded103,770 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,770 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 98,152 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 98,150 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,890 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE CUTS IN IUTER SIDEWALLS

high level brake light has a few bulbs out

Pass 31 May 2012 91,888 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

oil leak at rear

slight play offside front top suspension mount

Fail 30 May 2012 91,874 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

oil leak at rear

slight play offside front top suspension mount

Fail 26 Sep 2011 86,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 86,788 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,319 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 75,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Small chip centre windscreen.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,250 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 56,471 miles

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

engine oil very low

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,493 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 41,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UXG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

KX53 UXG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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