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MX53 KXW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,738 mi
Last recorded81,738 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 81,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,249 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 71,040 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,675 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,471 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 62,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,939 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,900 miles

nearside parking brake cable outer casing corroded/swollen

rear tyres lightly perished

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2016 59,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside parking brake cable outer casing corroded/swollen

rear tyres lightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,709 miles

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

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

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

wipers smear slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,524 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,823 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,393 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,040 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,689 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,640 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,872 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,679 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 KXW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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