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MX53 WKA

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,729 mi
Last recorded27,729 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 WKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 27,729 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 27,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 27,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 26,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 26,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 25,536 miles

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 25,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 24,909 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 24,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,434 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 24,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 23,968 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 22,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 21,834 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 21,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,817 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 19,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,055 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,699 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 14,568 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,195 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 13,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 11,880 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,225 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 8,531 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 6,778 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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MX53 WKA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 WKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX53 WKA registered?

MX53 WKA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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