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KR53 WDV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,910 mi
Last recorded76,910 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 WDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 67,989 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 66,232 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 66,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,829 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 64,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts to its inner sidewall

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rears (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 58,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts to its inner sidewall

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rears (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,489 miles

Nearside Front tyre has chaffed/damaged inner side wall

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

Nearside Rear has cracks to inner side wall

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 56,489 miles

Nearside Front tyre has chaffed/damaged inner side wall

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

Nearside Rear has cracks to inner side wall

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,178 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 53,144 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,482 miles

Engine oil level is bellow 'MIN' mark on the dipstick.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,482 miles

Engine oil level is bellow 'MIN' mark on the dipstick.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,580 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,580 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,910 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,024 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,588 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 29,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,193 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 24,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,904 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre cut in tread and wearing unevenly inner egde

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2007 15,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,350 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 WDV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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