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KS03 FHR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

77,321 mi
Last recorded77,321 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 FHR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 77,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,480 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 71,480 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 68,935 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2019 65,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,099 miles

Small oil leak at turbo inlet

Fail 5 Dec 2017 65,076 miles

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

Small oil leak at turbo inlet

Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,734 miles

Front tyres are perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,221 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2014 60,221 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2013 57,927 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 57,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,450 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 42,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,234 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 37,206 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,286 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 21,367 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,785 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,138 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,490 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 FHR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

KS03 FHR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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