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BD52 KVY

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,588 mi
Last recorded98,588 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 KVY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,588 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,364 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,146 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 91,107 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 87,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 85,445 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,604 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 83,595 miles

Nearside 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,874 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,508 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,508 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,393 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,391 miles

Both front coil springs possible piece missing at the top mount

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight judder on nearside rear brake

Fail 14 Jun 2013 76,391 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front coil springs possible piece missing at the top mount

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight judder on nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,510 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 73,510 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,614 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,404 miles

front tyres start to feather inner tread

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,397 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,388 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 21,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,659 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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BD52 KVY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVY, 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 KVY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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