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KS03 EHK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,450 mi
Last recorded57,450 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 EHK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 57,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 49,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes out of balance

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split and tread worn low

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2015 49,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes out of balance

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split and tread worn low

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2013 41,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre has small cut on inner wall

Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,642 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cut on inner wall

Fail 15 May 2012 32,954 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small oil leak from o/s driveshaft

Pass 15 May 2012 32,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small oil leak from o/s driveshaft

Pass 27 May 2011 27,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,771 miles

Fuel cap seal perished & split

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

Both front tyres splitting around circumference of tread

Cut in O/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Fail 13 May 2010 20,771 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished & split

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

Both front tyres splitting around circumference of tread

Cut in O/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,317 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,999 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 14,999 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 11,337 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,734 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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KS03 EHK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EHK, 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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KS03 EHK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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