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AU53 CKD

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,717 mi
Last recorded87,717 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CKD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2020 87,717 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 76,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside faces (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Corroded sump ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 73,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Corroded sump ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 55,655 miles

Rear tyres cracking with age

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,688 miles

N/s/r Cv Gaitor Deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,688 miles

N/s/r Cv Gaitor Deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2012 51,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,946 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 46,027 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 40,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,814 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,970 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,001 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AU53 CKD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 CKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 CKD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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