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KV53 NPP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,709 mi
Last recorded94,709 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 NPP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 94,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,051 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2014 80,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2013 77,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,717 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 66,716 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 60,869 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 60,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 52,325 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 38,250 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 38,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 25,275 miles

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

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

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 NPP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 NPP registered?

KV53 NPP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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