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KG52 VDX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,099 mi
Last recorded103,099 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 VDX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 103,099 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 103,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,855 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os door mirror glass missing

osr tyre uneven wear

Fail 12 Mar 2015 86,854 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr tyre uneven wear

Rear bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os door mirror glass missing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,248 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,725 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,971 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 63,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,171 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,554 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,577 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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KG52 VDX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG52 VDX, 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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KG52 VDX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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