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KS03 FVL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,567 mi
Last recorded93,567 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,567 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 89,090 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 88,747 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 88,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2018 88,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald on the outer section

Offside Rear Tyre split in between the treads

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 70,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,482 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 67,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 61,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,479 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,415 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 56,415 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,900 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,568 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 41,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,652 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 28,574 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,907 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 19,790 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FVL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

KS03 FVL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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