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MX53 KYY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

100,011 mi
Last recorded100,011 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KYY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 100,011 miles

Blow on exhaust

Damage to n/s rear road wheel

Damage to o/s front road wheel

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge will soon need changing

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge will soon need changing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyre at n/s approaching wear bars

Fail 13 Jan 2023 100,011 miles

Blow on exhaust

Damage to n/s rear road wheel

Damage to o/s front road wheel

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge will soon need changing

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge will soon need changing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyre at n/s approaching wear bars

Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,706 miles

Oil leak on gearbox

Fail 17 Jan 2022 85,706 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brakes imbalance 71% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak on gearbox

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,899 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 72,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,583 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

advise brake check

Fail 26 Jun 2018 64,583 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords - dangerous (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald +split + perished - change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

advise brake check

Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,265 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 61,265 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,896 miles

Offside Front slight play in front wheel bearing

engine sump corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 58,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front slight play in front wheel bearing

engine sump corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,428 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 54,428 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,710 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,829 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres cracking.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 44,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres cracking.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres cracking.

front wiper blades smeering slightly.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres cracking.

front wiper blades smeering slightly.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,139 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 36,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre has cuts/splits in sidewalls

Fail 12 Jul 2010 31,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre has cuts/splits in sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,005 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,292 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,891 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 KYY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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