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KV53 NMO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,776 mi
Last recorded57,776 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 57,776 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,442 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 52,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 46,178 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 46,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,369 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 39,394 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 36,372 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,474 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,775 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,427 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2008 25,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2007 21,451 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,697 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 NMO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NMO, 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 NMO registered?

KV53 NMO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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