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KR53 WDC

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,849 mi
Last recorded50,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 WDC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 50,849 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 50,840 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,856 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 47,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 46,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,417 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 42,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,687 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,687 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 36,687 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

ofside rear tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,485 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,887 miles

sump slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs deteriorated but not considered seriously weakened.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,142 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,791 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,482 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,787 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 14,882 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 14,882 miles

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

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

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 WDC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR53 WDC registered?

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

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