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KX53 UXH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Multi-colour Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,803 mi
Last recorded73,803 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 73,803 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 73,800 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,592 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 68,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 66,736 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,632 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,703 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perishing

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 10 Aug 2016 55,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perishing

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 10 Aug 2016 55,126 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Jul 2016 54,517 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nearside rear 175/55/15 offside rear 175/60/15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,861 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2015 49,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,512 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2014 46,512 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 44,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2010 37,979 miles

o/s headlight beam aim becoming poor

Pass 18 Jul 2009 35,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,666 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition.

front inner brake pads appear to be worn very low but unable to see properly.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,574 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 UXH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Multi-colour with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

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

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