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MX53 KXV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,829 mi
Last recorded81,829 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KXV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,507 miles

offside hand brake cable outer cover split

Fail 24 Sep 2019 73,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

offside hand brake cable outer cover split

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,263 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 45,763 miles

rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,913 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 39,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,128 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 37,625 miles

both front tyres starting to crack and perish on outer edges

Pass 11 May 2011 36,414 miles

both front tyres starting to crack and perish on outer edges both rear drive shaft oil seals leaking

Fail 10 May 2011 36,414 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres starting to crack and perish on outer edges both rear drive shaft oil seals leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,004 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,395 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,726 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 KXV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KXV, 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 KXV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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