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MX53 KXB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,708 mi
Last recorded50,708 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KXB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,708 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 50,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split and cracking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 50,058 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 50,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs starting to pit inside (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Rear Oil leak sump pores ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 47,991 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,564 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 45,563 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,616 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 44,616 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,691 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 42,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,748 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/rear tyre cracking

o/s/rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 23 Oct 2010 35,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,902 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 32,902 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake service rear number plate poor

Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,299 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,371 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 KXB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KXB, 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 MX53 KXB registered?

MX53 KXB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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