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MX53 KUW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,018 mi
Last recorded79,018 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KUW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,018 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,831 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sump pan corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 73,831 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sump pan corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,695 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses condensated

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

sump pan corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 72,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses condensated

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

sump pan corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,283 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 71,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,931 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,567 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 67,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,930 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,270 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,553 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,747 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 53,747 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009
Fail 16 Feb 2009

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,388 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 24,273 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,138 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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MX53 KUW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MX53 KUW, 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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MX53 KUW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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