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AU03 KFF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,390 mi
Last recorded76,390 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KFF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 75,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides and tyre valve stems deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 75,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres and all tyre valve stems deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,659 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,517 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 65,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,337 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 64,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,163 miles

under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 27 May 2011 59,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,186 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 51,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,505 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 28,123 miles

advise full plastic under tray fitted

advise plastic side sill covers fitted

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AU03 KFF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 KFF, 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 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU03 KFF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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