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BK52 KEJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,564 mi
Last recorded45,564 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 KEJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,564 miles

nsr tyre cracking in tread pattern

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2021 45,564 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os wiper arm inop (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nsr tyre cracking in tread pattern

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,515 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perishing

engine and floor covers

ns headlight aim poor (water in headlight)

rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2019 40,586 miles

Accident damage nearside front corner and front

Accident damage rear bumper

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front tyre badly cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked and has nail in it

Oil leak from turbo

Play in nearside front drop link

Fail 4 Mar 2019 40,586 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Accident damage nearside front corner and front

Accident damage rear bumper

Offside front tyre badly cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked and has nail in it

Oil leak from turbo

Play in nearside front drop link

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,540 miles

os mirror loose (tapped)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 32,670 miles

both lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

engine and floor covers

front discs corroded

minor exhaust blow

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2017 32,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

engine and floor covers

front discs corroded

minor exhaust blow

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 27,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 24,611 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 24,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low==nail in osr tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2013 20,516 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 20,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 17,637 miles

ENG/BONNET NOT ACCESIBLE==UNDER BODY COVERED==REAR NO PLATE FADING==

FR TYRE LOW AND TEARS IN TYRE TRTEADS RECC REPLACE ASAP==NAIL IN OSR SHOULDER

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,637 miles

ENG/BONNET NOT ACCESIBLE==UNDER BODY COVERED==REAR NO PLATE FADING==

FR TYRE LOW AND TEARS IN TYRE TRTEADS RECC REPLACE ASAP==NAIL IN OSR SHOULDER

Pass 10 Feb 2010 13,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2009 11,577 miles

front tyres splitting

rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2009 11,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres splitting

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,391 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 8,539 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 6,310 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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BK52 KEJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK52 KEJ, 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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BK52 KEJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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