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KX53 UXO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,317 mi
Last recorded111,317 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 111,317 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 111,317 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Burning oil, no oil on dipstick

Slight exhaust leak / cracked

Pass 6 May 2021 106,374 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 102,691 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 98,487 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 98,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 94,239 miles

Nearside & Offside headlights poor images

Offside front tyre worn & perished

Play in steering

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen chipped

Fail 8 May 2018 94,220 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside & Offside headlights poor images

Offside front tyre worn & perished

Play in steering

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen chipped

Pass 9 May 2017 90,805 miles

Nearside & Offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Play in steering

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 87,245 miles

Offside front brake flexi hose perished

Play in rack

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,091 miles

Nearside & offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in offside track-rod-end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 84,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside & offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in offside track-rod-end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 80,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 77,113 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 77,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 73,367 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 73,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 63,364 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,129 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 50,150 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 50,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2008 41,968 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,461 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 29,461 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 UXO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UXO, 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 UXO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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