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KV53 NNZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,890 mi
Last recorded33,890 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 33,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush - Advise Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush - Advise Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 33,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush - Advise Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush - Advise Replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 30,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush - ADVISE REPLACE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 30,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush - ADVISE REPLACE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 28,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured SLIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TAILGATE STRUTS NOT WORKING

Fail 24 Nov 2020 28,086 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible DE-LAMINATED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured SLIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TAILGATE STRUTS NOT WORKING

Pass 20 Nov 2019 23,901 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

NSF TYRE AGED (2008)

NSR TYRE AGED (2012)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

OSF TYRE AGED (2008)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TAILGATE STRUTS WEAK

Fail 20 Nov 2019 23,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

NSF TYRE AGED (2008)

NSR TYRE AGED (2012)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

OSF TYRE AGED (2008)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TAILGATE STRUTS WEAK

Pass 27 Nov 2018 21,913 miles

NSR TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 19,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 9 Nov 2017 19,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure SHOWING LIGHT REARWARD (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Nov 2016 17,122 miles

(undertrays fitted)

Nearside (number plate lense loose)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (lower bush) (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (lower bush) (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 17,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

(undertrays fitted)

Nearside (number plate lense loose)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (lower bush) (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (lower bush) (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,964 miles

OSR TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

UNDERTRAYS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 14,092 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 13,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,308 miles

N/S/R tyre perished.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 12,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 12,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,346 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 10,597 miles

Front tyres starting to crack.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,597 miles

Front tyres starting to crack.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 9,005 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 NNZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NNZ, 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 NNZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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