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MX53 KWW

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,900 mi
Last recorded100,900 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KWW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 100,900 miles

Front Suspension component all corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **** both sides before brake hose **** (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2024 99,484 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 99,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,358 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,112 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,249 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection and sill covers

Fail 18 Jul 2019 91,249 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection and sill covers

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,090 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 80,976 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 69,027 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 69,027 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,347 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,790 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 53,790 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,912 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 31,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,965 miles

all 4 tyres very poor condition perished 205/50x15hr

Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 9,982 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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MX53 KWW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 KWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX53 KWW registered?

MX53 KWW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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