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KE53 AJU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,803 mi
Last recorded88,803 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 AJU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 88,803 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,487 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,588 miles

front brake pad linning approx 85% worn low !!!

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth !!!

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

offside front tyre on just above 1.6mm tread depth & worn inner tread edges !!!

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

Fail 9 Dec 2008 44,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,959 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,508 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,584 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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KE53 AJU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KE53 AJU, 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 KE53 AJU registered?

KE53 AJU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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