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HF53 KTD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,057 mi
Last recorded60,057 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KTD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 60,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering has tight spots very jerky in operation (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 59,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened incorrect bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,052 miles

windscreen has stone chip o/s

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,997 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 53,997 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 53,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal cracked

manifold cracked (not leaking)

Fail 28 May 2015 53,305 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal cracked

manifold cracked (not leaking)

Pass 20 May 2014 52,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 51,515 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 50,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

manifold cracked

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 14 May 2012 50,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

manifold cracked

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 23 May 2011 49,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light is on

cant see the front brake pads

slight sidewall damage to the o/s/f tyre

Fail 21 May 2011 49,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light is on

cant see the front brake pads

slight sidewall damage to the o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 47,890 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,828 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,555 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 39,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,504 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 33,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,646 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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HF53 KTD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HF53 KTD, 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 HF53 KTD registered?

HF53 KTD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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