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KR53 WEK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,601 mi
Last recorded37,601 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 37,601 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 37,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2015 32,602 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 28,011 miles

plastic under cover is insecure

Fail 13 May 2014 28,011 miles

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

plastic under cover is insecure

Fail 14 May 2013 10,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bumper is insecure

Pass 14 May 2013 24,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bumper is insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,339 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 19,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,032 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 422 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 WEK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WEK, 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 WEK registered?

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

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