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MX53 KXO

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,687 mi
Last recorded91,687 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KXO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 91,687 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 31 May 2022 91,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb not working in high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Full undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,411 miles

Front flexi brake hoses - perishing

Rear number plate - deteriorated

eye level stop light - 2/5 inop

fuel cap seal - perished/cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2020 87,238 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,149 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2017 87,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers not working (8.2.1b)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,740 miles

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

rear tyres are perrished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly perrished

surface corrosion all metal brake pipes

Fail 19 Sep 2013 82,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly perrished

surface corrosion all metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,613 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,353 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,634 miles

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

Oil leak

one bulb not working in centre brake light

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,168 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,895 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,002 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 KXO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KXO, 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 KXO registered?

MX53 KXO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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