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MX53 KZC

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,247 mi
Last recorded63,247 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 63,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,800 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 59,792 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake dragging

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,634 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,632 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,350 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,645 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,179 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 37,179 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,870 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,312 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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MX53 KZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet 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) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 KZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX53 KZC registered?

MX53 KZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MX53 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 KZC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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