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KS03 EEB

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,139 mi
Last recorded92,139 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 EEB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,994 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 79,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,007 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,421 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,910 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,436 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 59,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,840 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,418 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 47,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,997 miles

N/S/F OUTER TYRE SPLITTING O/S/F OUTER TYRE SPLITTING

Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,994 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F OUTER TYRE SPLITTING O/S/F OUTER TYRE SPLITTING

Fail 18 Feb 2008 22,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,697 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 11,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KS03 EEB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS03 EEB, 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 KS03 EEB registered?

KS03 EEB is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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