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MX53 KWA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,229 mi
Last recorded101,229 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 101,229 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 16 Aug 2022 101,229 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 91,889 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,084 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 84,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,080 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 84,080 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 78,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 70,355 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 66,566 miles

emmisions only just passed

Pass 8 Nov 2013 54,760 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,668 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,227 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,068 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,624 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,938 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,228 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 KWA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver 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 MX53 KWA, 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 KWA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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