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KN03 LHB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,570 mi
Last recorded39,570 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 LHB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,570 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 39,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 37,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,055 miles

odr tyres wall damaged & cracked all round

Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,055 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

odr tyres wall damaged & cracked all round

Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,410 miles

Rear bumper insecure

osr rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2010 25,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear bumper insecure

osr rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,245 miles

osr tyre wall cracks (small)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,716 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 20,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,536 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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KN03 LHB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KN03 LHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN03 LHB registered?

KN03 LHB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is KN03 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN03 LHB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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