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KX53 UXM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,517 mi
Last recorded76,517 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 76,517 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 70,706 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 70,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 69,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 69,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,267 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 69,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 68,590 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,701 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 67,699 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,417 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

blur smoke emitting from exhaust during emissions test

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,442 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,101 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,087 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 63,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2014 62,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front braake pads getting low

Fail 6 Sep 2014 62,060 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front braake pads getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,877 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,877 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 44,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,722 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,030 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished and splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,615 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,478 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 UXM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 UXM, 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 UXM registered?

KX53 UXM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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