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KV53 NLJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,520 mi
Last recorded107,520 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,520 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 107,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,370 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 98,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,804 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE STARTING TO DISTORT

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

REAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,042 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,820 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 NLJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

KV53 NLJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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