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BD52 KVZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,745 mi
Last recorded54,745 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,745 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 54,745 miles

Emissions not tested Tailpipe missing unable to insert probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,120 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 49,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,715 miles

Nearside Front Passenger Seat Damaged

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)

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 41,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger Seat Damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Sidewall Damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre Side Wall Cut But Not Deep

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 33,533 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 33,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 26,159 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 21,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 21,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 12,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 8,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 7,816 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 7,498 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 6,384 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 5,698 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 5,313 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 KVZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KVZ, 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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What year was BD52 KVZ registered?

BD52 KVZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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