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MX53 KZJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 76,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2018 76,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine misfiring

Engine management light on

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,530 miles

both front link bars slight movement

both front lower ball joints worn

slight blow at rear exhaust box

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,510 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,641 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,442 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,985 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,260 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,447 miles

145/65/r15 tyres on front

175/55/r15 tyres on rear axle

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges just legel

slight noise on offside rear wheelbearing

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

Fail 2 Dec 2010 39,447 miles

145/65/r15 tyres on front

175/55/r15 tyres on rear axle

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges just legel

slight noise on offside rear wheelbearing

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

Fail 9 Dec 2009 34,638 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on 3mm

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,638 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on 3mm

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,958 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre on 3mm on edges

rear tyres 175/55/15 front 145/55/15

unable to check all underside of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Dec 2007 26,069 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres 175/55/15 - front tyres 145/55/15

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,379 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 20,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KZJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZJ, 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 KZJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 October 2003.

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