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BD52 KUT

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

47,386 mi
Last recorded47,386 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 47,386 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 47,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,709 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 46,709 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 45,883 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 44,752 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,593 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,787 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 42,787 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,613 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Aug 2016 40,613 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2015 38,120 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have surface cracks on inner sidewalls

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,461 miles

both rear tyres have scrubbing on outer sidewalls and small cracks on inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,232 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 32,232 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,529 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake discs slight detereated on inner face

fuel cap seal cracking

near side rear tyre has slight cuts in tread area

rear tyres perishing and wearing edges

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Aug 2010 31,520 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake discs slight detereated on inner face

fuel cap seal cracking

near side rear tyre has slight cuts in tread area

rear tyres perishing and wearing edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,622 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 30,622 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,267 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2007 11,579 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,579 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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BD52 KUT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KUT, 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 KUT is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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