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KE03 LYD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,896 mi
Last recorded65,896 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 LYD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 65,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 65,857 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,246 miles

Offside front bottom balljoint dust cover deteriorated

Small chip in screen outside of zone A

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,656 miles

Offside Front lower swivel gaiter starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre tread depth at minimum requirement

Fail 25 Apr 2016 55,656 miles

Offside Front lower swivel gaiter starting to perish

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth at minimum requirement

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,925 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,925 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,017 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 51,017 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

0s front tyre edge low

os/ns front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,042 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 45,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,536 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,874 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,264 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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KE03 LYD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE03 LYD, 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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KE03 LYD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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