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AU03 KFG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,544 mi
Last recorded66,544 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KFG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 66,544 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 66,544 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 65,608 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 65,608 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,313 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 64,246 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,913 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 62,388 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 59,225 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,419 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 49,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,252 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,753 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,691 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts on inner side wall but not reaching cord

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,144 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,269 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 38,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,559 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,127 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,067 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,278 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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AU03 KFG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 AU03 KFG, 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 KFG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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