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KV53 NRY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,265 mi
Last recorded60,265 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,265 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Oil leak ()

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside and on and around steering and suspension components.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 60,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Major corrosion underside vehicle

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 42,864 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2011 37,283 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,587 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,499 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,927 miles

will shortly need front brake pads

Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,480 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 NRY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NRY, 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 NRY registered?

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

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