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KR52 VZM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,241 mi
Last recorded90,241 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 VZM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 90,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,854 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air-bag (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 87,341 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 84,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,193 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,315 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 67,342 miles

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

front pads worn

front wipers worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,778 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 50,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,538 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,918 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 42,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing very low

imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,124 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 VZM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KR52 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

KR52 VZM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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The MOT history for KR52 VZM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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