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KR53 PGV

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,637 mi
Last recorded83,637 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 PGV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer badly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,599 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside handbrake cable outer badly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 81,367 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 81,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,434 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,649 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear brake squeal

nearside rear parking brake cable corroded and outer casing damaged

offside rear brake squeal

Fail 22 Dec 2014 77,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear brake squeal

nearside rear parking brake cable corroded and outer casing damaged

offside rear brake squeal

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,272 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 72,271 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,698 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 69,644 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 66,934 miles

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

advise wheel alignment check front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 27 Nov 2010 66,934 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

advise wheel alignment check front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,732 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 64,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 59,232 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

new steering wheel fitted to correct abs fault. (steering angle sensor)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 58,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 33,422 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 33,422 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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KR53 PGV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR53 PGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KR53 PGV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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