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2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet 0.7L Petrol · KX53 TCV

KX53 TCV

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (0.7L, petrol). First registered 14/10/2003. Recorded mileage 82,865 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) FORTWO CABRIOLET
Year / Origin
2003 · Northampton
MOT Status
Valid until 10/09/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
82,865 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
698cc
Mechanical Assessment

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Wait, the prompt says "Do not include generic lectures... unless the vehicle was recorded as off the road for multiple consecutive years or had specific defects flagged". The vehicle was NOT off the road for years. It has NO specific defects. Therefore, I should avoid saying "rubber components may be prone to age-related degradation" because that's a generic lecture. I will stick strictly to: "The record is clean. Check the car to make sure it stays that way. Revised Para 3: Because the MOT history is devoid of advisories, there are no specific recurring faults to target. Inspection should instead focus on verifying the current condition of the convertible roof operation and the general integrity of the chassis. Revised Para 4: During the test drive, listen for any suspension knocks or feel for steering irregularities that may not have reached the threshold of an MOT failure but would impact driving quality. Verify that the brakes operate smoothly without pedal judder to confirm the clean status reported in the September 2025 test. Let's double check the "Fail" entries. 2025-09-03: FAILED. No defects recorded. 2024-08-27: FAILED. No defects recorded. This is weird. Usually, a fail has a reason. If the prompt says "No defects recorded" for a fail, it might be a data error or a very minor administrative fail. I should mention the fails but note the lack of recorded defects. Updated Para 1: A consistent track record of roadworthiness defines this vehicle, with a history largely devoid of recorded defects or advisories. While the records show failures on 3 September 2025 and 27 August 2024, no specific defects were listed for these instances, and the vehicle subsequently passed its most recent test on 4 September 2025. This suggests a stable mechanical condition where any issues were either negligible or rectified immediately. Updated.

KX53 TCV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
  • 82,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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KX53 TCV Mileage History

  1. 31/08/202379,012 mi
  2. 27/08/202479,848 mi+836 mi
  3. 11/09/202479,850 mi+2 mi
  4. 03/09/202582,863 mi+3,013 mi
  5. 04/09/202582,865 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 1,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KX53 TCV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart (Mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (KX53 TCV) between August 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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