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HF53 KUO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,608 mi
Last recorded60,608 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,608 miles

Near side mirror missing

Fail 3 Jul 2014 60,608 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side mirror missing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,360 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 21 May 2012 37,223 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 24,022 miles

Check engine light on

N/s/r brake low effort for model

O/s headlamp pattern poor

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2010 19,424 miles

rear tyres cracking

some test items not visible

wipers worn

Fail 27 May 2010 19,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres cracking

some test items not visible

wipers worn

Pass 27 May 2009 13,673 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,963 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 5,492 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 KUO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF53 KUO, 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 KUO registered?

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

Is HF53 KUO safe to buy?

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