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FD03 CKV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,748 mi
Last recorded74,748 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 74,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 73,826 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,970 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,761 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel slight buckle

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

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,739 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,129 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 64,519 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 64,519 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,810 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2016 58,645 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,923 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,257 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 51,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,805 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked and perished not enough to fail at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 43,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,691 miles

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

both front discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,795 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,347 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,752 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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FD03 CKV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FD03 CKV, 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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FD03 CKV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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