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KV53 NPC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,244 mi
Last recorded84,244 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,025 miles

both front tyres worn close to the limit

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 79,025 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to the limit

engine sump very corroded and wet with oil

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,676 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,063 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 71,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,372 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 64,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,659 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,659 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 49,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2009 49,871 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,375 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front ntyres have fatigue cracks, strongly advise renewal

rear wiper smearing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,219 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 34,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 2,300 miles

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 NPC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NPC, 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 NPC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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