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KX53 UYZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,710 mi
Last recorded56,710 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,710 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 55,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,354 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 54,354 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,944 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 48,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,301 miles

sills and underbody covered

Fail 16 Sep 2014 45,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills and underbody covered

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,825 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 42,825 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,120 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,061 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 34,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread seperating almost showing cords (advise change)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,093 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,885 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,012 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 17,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,754 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,321 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 UYZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

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

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