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KX53 UZC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,195 mi
Last recorded78,195 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 78,195 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,321 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 60,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 60,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 57,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 57,643 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,582 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 56,582 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,844 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 53,844 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2018 51,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 47,982 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,524 miles

n/s/r tyer gwearing close to limit indcators

Pass 4 Oct 2014 41,414 miles

front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,853 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,503 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 29,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 25,096 miles

Front wipers poor

Rear numberplate poor

Fail 3 Oct 2009 25,096 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear numberplate poor

Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 16,526 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 11,952 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 UZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

KX53 UZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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