2003 Smart City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · KX53 TCU
2003 Smart City Coupe (0.7L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 47,164 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SMART CITY COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 698cc
KX53 TCU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2023
- 47,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KX53 TCU Mileage History
- 29/10/202141,733 mi
- 24/05/202346,823 mi+5,090 mi
- 27/07/202347,164 mi+341 mi
Average of roughly 3,120 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KX53 TCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart City Coupe (KX53 TCU) between October 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”.
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