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KU52 OBW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,814 mi
Last recorded124,814 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 OBW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 124,814 miles

both headlamps poor

suspension corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,736 miles

brake discs slightly worn front

brake pads low front

slight play anti roll bar joint osf

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 29 May 2019 73,736 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside poor image

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant fan not working vehicle overheated

Pass 29 May 2018 69,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres persihed

Pass 27 May 2017 63,317 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,178 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 62,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 59,269 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,201 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front h/light poor image![condensation on lens] oil leak on engine!o/s rear tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,106 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,553 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,435 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,156 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,113 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 32,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,665 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 25,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 13,105 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 OBW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

KU52 OBW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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