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KE53 AMO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,157 mi
Last recorded90,157 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 AMO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,157 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 90,157 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,133 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

internal headlight adjuster reset before rechecking headlight aim

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 82,133 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nail in nsr tyre

oil leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

internal headlight adjuster reset before rechecking headlight aim

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,459 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 78,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,495 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,140 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,327 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,216 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 51,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 45,871 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 40,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 40,433 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,729 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 AMO 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 73.3%.

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 AMO, 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 AMO registered?

KE53 AMO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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