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KV53 LDE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,152 mi
Last recorded68,152 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 LDE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner c/v gater on o/s split

Fail 6 Jul 2012 68,152 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner c/v gater on o/s split

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,507 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,560 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,505 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,079 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,554 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 29,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 LDE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LDE, 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 LDE registered?

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

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