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BD52 KWL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,332 mi
Last recorded60,332 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 KWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 60,332 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2023 60,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 59,839 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 54,737 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,116 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 53,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 48,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,835 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,513 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,206 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,920 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 30,896 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,518 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,409 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KWL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWL, 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 KWL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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