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KE03 LYR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,740 mi
Last recorded72,740 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 LYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,740 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 72,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,336 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 69,336 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2018 64,909 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 64,909 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front to back brake pipes covered with plastic

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front to rear brake pipes covered with plastic

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 60,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front to back brake pipes covered with plastic

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front to rear brake pipes covered with plastic

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,454 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 56,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 49,646 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 49,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 43,467 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

srs light on dash

Fail 11 Sep 2012 39,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

srs light on dash

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011 34,604 miles

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

wipers poor

Pass 10 May 2010 30,800 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 26,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 21,815 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 18,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,695 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 16 May 2006 13,695 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 LYR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LYR, 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 LYR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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