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KV53 LDK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,708 mi
Last recorded88,708 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 LDK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and Rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 88,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and Rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 79,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,775 miles

offside rear parking brake may require adjustments or repairs

Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,767 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,084 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 58,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,872 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,252 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,135 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,763 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 14,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre light cracks in sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 11,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 8,177 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,478 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 LDK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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