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KR53 WFM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,270 mi
Last recorded58,270 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 WFM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 58,270 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 57,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 57,558 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,554 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,163 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 53,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,521 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,465 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,341 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,433 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,355 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 20 Dec 2010 27,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,878 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,277 miles

Outer sills have plastic cover over them,can not check sills.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 13,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,950 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 10,781 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 WFM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

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

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