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KV53 NRK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Multi-colour Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,958 mi
Last recorded79,958 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 NRK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,958 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in n/s inner tie rod

Fail 24 Mar 2020 79,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in n/s inner tie rod

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filler sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,108 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2017

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os very close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,093 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,782 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,933 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 57,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Dec 2012 53,006 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,911 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,047 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 29,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,197 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2007 23,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,742 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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KV53 NRK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Multi-colour with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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