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KU52 OBP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,625 mi
Last recorded72,625 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 OBP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,625 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,002 miles

Front Upper both sides top suspension mounts lift/wear

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,736 miles

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

Front Upper both sides top suspension mounts lift/wear

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 66,238 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Dec 2017 66,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,340 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides - front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,968 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 59,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 57,011 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,011 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,470 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,773 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,313 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges and show cracking

recommend tracking

Pass 28 Nov 2009 40,839 miles

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

Offside headlight lens damp

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,522 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 35,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,386 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,057 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 16,001 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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KU52 OBP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KU52 OBP, 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 KU52 OBP registered?

KU52 OBP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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