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HF53 KUG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

29,432 mi
Last recorded29,432 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 29,432 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Fail 23 Oct 2024 29,432 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 12 Oct 2023 25,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 23,727 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 23,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb and reflector loose (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 19,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

footbrake pedal has advance travel

Pass 19 Sep 2020 17,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 12,911 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 12,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 12,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 12,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen polished lamp unit (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen polished lamp unit (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 11,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 11,444 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,063 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 11,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 10,658 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 10,658 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,174 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside 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)

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,739 miles

offside front brake disc slightly scored.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,118 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 8,037 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 6,853 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2009 6,853 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

uelcap seal in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2008 5,591 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 5,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,313 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,041 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 KUG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 KUG, 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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HF53 KUG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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