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KS03 GKE

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,271 mi
Last recorded70,271 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 GKE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,271 miles

offside wiper arm low pressure on screen tight pivot

washer jet aim poor

Fail 1 Oct 2014 70,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper arm low pressure on screen tight pivot

washer jet aim poor

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 57,946 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,848 miles

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

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

all underside of vchicle covered in trim unable to test fully

not all led's working centre brake light

Fail 3 Oct 2011 51,848 miles

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

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

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

all underside of vchicle covered in trim unable to test fully

not all led's working centre brake light

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,129 miles

N/S/F tyre is cracking and in poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 43,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre is cracking and in poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 37,404 miles

n/s/r one of two side light not working

o/s inner drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2009 37,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r one of two side light not working

o/s inner drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,227 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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KS03 GKE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS03 GKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KS03 GKE registered?

KS03 GKE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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