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KS03 FHK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,672 mi
Last recorded55,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 FHK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 55,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 55,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,142 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 54,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 53,306 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 53,304 miles

Emissions not tested hole in silencer lamda high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 50,228 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 50,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% imbalance frt. brakes (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs show corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,119 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,843 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,988 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 48,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,127 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 48,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake disc pitted on inner surface

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to split

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,408 miles

sump pan leaking oil shows corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,332 miles

front + rear brake pipes show corrosion

front inner discs show corrosion

o/s/f inner tyre wear

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,957 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,223 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,973 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,804 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S front tyre perished on outer side wall

O/S side front tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 10 Jul 2010 26,804 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

N/S front tyre perished on outer side wall

O/S side front tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,811 miles

Front tyres starating to perish

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,744 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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KS03 FHK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KS03 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

KS03 FHK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is KS03 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 FHK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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