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KE03 LYJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,433 mi
Last recorded44,433 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 LYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,433 miles

exhaust stud missing/broken

front brake discs pitted, corroded, and lipped

fuel tube rubber seal around body work perrished and split

Fail 25 Nov 2010 44,433 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust stud missing/broken

front brake discs pitted, corroded, and lipped

fuel tube rubber seal around body work perrished and split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,269 miles

Exhaust manifold stud snapped off

O/S/F brake discs badly corroded & pitted(inside face)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 40,269 miles

Exhaust manifold stud snapped off

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F brake discs badly corroded & pitted(inside face)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,506 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 34,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre almost bald on inner edge

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,428 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 14,958 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 LYJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LYJ, 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 KE03 LYJ registered?

KE03 LYJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is KE03 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 LYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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