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KX53 UXN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,049 mi
Last recorded98,049 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UXN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2022 98,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,502 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 94,197 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019
Fail 19 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in steering

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in steering

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

oil light flashing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/15 @ 2.30mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/15 @ 2.30mm - inner sidewall in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

covers impede parts of the inspection

front windscreen is cracked - not affecting drivers view of the road

noise detected at nearside rear hub assembly when wheel is spun

Fail 29 Mar 2018 500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/15 @ 2.30mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/15 @ 2.30mm - inner sidewall in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

covers impede parts of the inspection

front windscreen is cracked - not affecting drivers view of the road

noise detected at nearside rear hub assembly when wheel is spun

Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,636 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall

Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,724 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear bumper been taped up

Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,724 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,067 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Mar 2015 76,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,672 miles

mist of oil on engine and gbox

Fail 10 Mar 2014 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

mist of oil on engine and gbox

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,651 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,511 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 63,607 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 63,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2007 37,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,166 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 34,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UXN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

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

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