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KR53 WCW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,503 mi
Last recorded57,503 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 WCW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 57,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,367 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 57,367 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,655 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 44,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,944 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 42,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 40,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,278 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,838 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 30,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 27,651 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 39,020 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 39,020 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 21,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,944 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,557 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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KR53 WCW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR53 WCW, 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 KR53 WCW registered?

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

Is KR53 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 WCW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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