MOT Status
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130,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front and rear bumper damaged
All rear suspension component bushes perishing/ splitting.
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded, but not excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded, but not excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlamps tarnished - aims poor
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r nail in tyre
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r nail in tyre
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
fuel cap seal starting to perrish
near side front tyre starting to form cracks around the side wall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
fuel cap seal starting to perrish
near side front tyre starting to form cracks around the side wall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
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BD52 KTK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 KTK, 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 KTK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 January 2003.
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