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MX53 KXF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,231 mi
Last recorded63,231 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 63,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,150 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,094 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2016 55,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 54,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 54,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 54,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 54,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,994 miles

f/n/s tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,237 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 27,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,510 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 14,020 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 KXF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KXF, 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 KXF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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