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KX53 UUO

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,149 mi
Last recorded134,149 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 UUO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 134,149 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 134,129 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 127,228 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 127,618 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2017 127,616 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,842 miles

Offside track rod slightly destorted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 126,831 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside track rod slightly destorted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 121,632 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 121,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 113,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s main beam very high and need adjusting.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 113,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s main beam very high and need adjusting.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 106,302 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,287 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,054 miles

both front brake hoses perished

rear number plate water marked

Fail 29 Oct 2012 94,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake hoses perished

rear number plate water marked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,308 miles

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

petrol filler cap seal perishing

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,380 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Offside and nearside front tyres worn badly inner edges .

Fail 30 Oct 2010 72,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Offside and nearside front tyres worn badly inner edges .

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,002 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,783 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

petrol cap seal perished

Fail 29 Oct 2007 40,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,720 miles

nearside front side lamp lense cracked

petrol cap seal perished

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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KX53 UUO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 UUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KX53 UUO registered?

KX53 UUO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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