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BD52 KUW

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,934 mi
Last recorded62,934 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 KUW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,934 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,506 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 60,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,369 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,982 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,650 miles

Both front tyres have lots of deep cracks in the tyre wall/tread areas.(no cord showing)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Unable to check brake servo unit/brake pipes and Brake fluid reservoir due to secured cover panel preventing entry.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 51,650 miles

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

Both front tyres have lots of deep cracks in the tyre wall/tread areas.(no cord showing)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Unable to check brake servo unit/brake pipes and Brake fluid reservoir due to secured cover panel preventing entry.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,007 miles

Advise front perished and wearing on edges

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 47,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise front perished and wearing on edges

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,705 miles

rear axle metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,186 miles

both front tyres slightly perished and cracking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,966 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,219 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,487 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,222 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BD52 KUW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD52 KUW, 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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BD52 KUW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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