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KC03 MVZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,436 mi
Last recorded198,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 MVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 198,436 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 184,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 167,486 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 151,998 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 141,310 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 141,310 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 124,393 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 124,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 110,336 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 110,336 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 99,869 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 90,121 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 84,237 miles

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,029 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,058 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,740 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,368 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 41,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,489 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,175 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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KC03 MVZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KC03 MVZ, 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 KC03 MVZ registered?

KC03 MVZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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