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KR52 OJZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,646 mi
Last recorded61,646 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 OJZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 61,646 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 45,819 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 45,819 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,073 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,134 miles

both rear tyres have splits in the tread.

brake pedal travel is long.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 36,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,283 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 33,108 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,689 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 19 Jan 2010 28,689 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate deteriorated

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,016 miles

front brake discs very worn

Fail 19 Jan 2009 24,958 miles

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

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

front brake discs very worn

Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,068 miles

offside rear tyre has shallow cuts in sidewall

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,935 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,426 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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KR52 OJZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR52 OJZ, 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 KR52 OJZ registered?

KR52 OJZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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The MOT history for KR52 OJZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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