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KV53 NLZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,037 mi
Last recorded82,037 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 82,037 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,541 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 79,891 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 69,871 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 69,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,022 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,161 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,453 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,516 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,124 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,394 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,100 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,442 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 NLZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

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

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