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KV53 LCC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,635 mi
Last recorded59,635 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 LCC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 59,635 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 54,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 48,639 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,058 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 44,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,420 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,419 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,641 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 24,377 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 24,377 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,251 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 22,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,149 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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KV53 LCC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV53 LCC, 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 KV53 LCC registered?

KV53 LCC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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