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CN03 KWW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,568 mi
Last recorded94,568 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KWW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,568 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 94,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 93,894 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,093 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,348 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,015 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,841 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,814 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,018 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 76,010 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 69,705 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,694 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,632 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 67,632 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,709 miles

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2012 65,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2011 63,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,692 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,299 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,472 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 50,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,994 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,853 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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CN03 KWW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CN03 KWW, 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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CN03 KWW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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