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MX53 KYG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,593 mi
Last recorded67,593 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,593 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,089 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 62,977 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 62,298 miles

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

both front stub axles corroded

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit,worn on inner edge and perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2014 62,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front stub axles corroded

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit,worn on inner edge and perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,706 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 61,695 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 58,758 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 58,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 54,301 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 54,301 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 47,926 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,981 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 40,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,393 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 36,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,792 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 33,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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MX53 KYG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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