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A3 KUA

2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,240 mi
Last recorded122,240 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe51,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KUA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,240 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,119 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 116,906 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 116,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,184 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,725 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 101,900 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 101,900 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,105 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,225 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,626 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 75,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 70,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2011 65,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,294 miles

all four tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,888 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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A3 KUA is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 KUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 KUA registered?

A3 KUA is a 2001 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is A3 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 KUA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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