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KX53 RZT

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,061 mi
Last recorded80,061 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 RZT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 80,060 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,796 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 62,794 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,197 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front brake discs outer edges corroded

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

nearside front Mac pherson strut has movement between shaft and body

Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,033 miles

Both rear lower sidelamps not working

Electric PAS noisey

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

Slight corrosion/wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,605 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,117 miles

f/o/s tyre inner side worn to exess advise replacing tyre and tracking

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,325 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 25,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KX53 RZT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KX53 RZT, 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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KX53 RZT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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