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KE03 LYU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 59,797 miles

Full under body tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,699 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 57,396 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,610 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 49,608 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,178 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing within tread area

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre perishing within tread area

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Apr 2015 45,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing within tread area

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre perishing within tread area

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,837 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Early Signs Of Perishing Within Tread Pattern Area

Fuel Filler Rubber Seal Signs Of Perishing But Still Maintain Air Tight Seal

Headlight Switch Presented On Position 2, Headlight Aim Within Range

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 36,853 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 31,780 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,337 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 26,337 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 13 May 2010 20,742 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 20,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 12,112 miles

n/s/f tyre is cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2008 10,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 8,396 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 8,396 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 May 2006 9,900 miles

Steering rack damper leaking .

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 LYU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KE03 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

KE03 LYU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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