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BD52 KSN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,617 mi
Last recorded131,617 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 KSN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 131,617 miles

engine stabiliser bush split

Fail 20 Oct 2020 131,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor wire fouling suspension (1.6 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,512 miles

all brake hoses slightly perish

both track rod ends has play

oil leak

oil leak

under body slightly corroded

wiper blades slightly insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2019 129,511 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all brake hoses slightly perish

both track rod ends has play

oil leak

oil leak

under body slightly corroded

wiper blades slightly insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush perished slightly (2.7.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush perished slightly (2.7.4)

inner front brake pads appear to have worn low

nearside seatbelt twisted and slow to retract

Fail 11 Apr 2018 122,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect unit deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect unit deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush perished slightly (2.7.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush perished slightly (2.7.4)

inner front brake pads appear to have worn low

nearside seatbelt twisted and slow to retract

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,763 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 110,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine sump corroded

headlamps deteriorated

suspect nearside rear and offside rear drive shaft oil seals leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2016 95,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine sump corroded

headlamps deteriorated

suspect nearside rear and offside rear drive shaft oil seals leaking

tailpipe broken off of rear exhaust box

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,499 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 83,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,545 miles

drivers outer door handle slightly poor in operation

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 75,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,783 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,515 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 57,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,380 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 52,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,129 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,681 miles

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

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

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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BD52 KSN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BD52 KSN, 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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BD52 KSN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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