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KR53 WCL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,046 mi
Last recorded53,046 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 WCL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 53,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,158 miles

Rear parking brake travel getting near limit

engine man light is on but no faults found

Fail 12 Oct 2018 52,158 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake travel getting near limit

engine man light is on but no faults found

Pass 25 Sep 2017 50,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,333 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 48,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,220 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 47,220 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 5,905 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,051 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,003 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,395 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 41,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,900 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,354 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,512 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 11,686 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KR53 WCL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR53 WCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KR53 WCL registered?

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

Is KR53 WCL safe to buy?

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