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KX53 UZD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,851 mi
Last recorded52,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UZD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 52,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 51,079 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 45,099 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel displays collision damage. Unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside of front ant roll bar mounting has undertray attached via temporary repair strips. Recommend correcting damage and not using the ARB as a mounting point.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 45,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel displays collision damage. Unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside of front ant roll bar mounting has undertray attached via temporary repair strips. Recommend correcting damage and not using the ARB as a mounting point.

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 39,916 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 39,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged loose (1.6 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,496 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,674 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 27,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,973 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 24,942 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,894 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,060 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,813 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 UZD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

KX53 UZD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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