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KX53 UZJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,974 mi
Last recorded58,974 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 58,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,131 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 55,493 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 55,493 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 53,813 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 53,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 51,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 51,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 50,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 47,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,642 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,559 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 41,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,927 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,122 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 38,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,392 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,206 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,923 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 35,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 31,711 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 28,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,675 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,277 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 21,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,289 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 UZJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

KX53 UZJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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