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KV53 NSO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,564 mi
Last recorded86,564 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,564 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 82,200 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,205 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 68,815 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,482 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,628 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 61,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,278 miles

Ns rear coil spring is becoming corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,706 miles

Oil leak from engine.Monitor

Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,032 miles

os front tyre wor to 2.5mm

tracking may be required

Fail 1 Jun 2012 55,032 miles

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

ns front coil spring becoming corroded at base

os front tyre wor to 2.5mm

tracking may be required

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,148 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 52,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,226 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,645 miles

boot full unable to check engine area

both rear shock absorber lower bushes split

water damage rear no plate

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,868 miles

both rear shock adsorber lower bushes split

Pass 2 Dec 2006 23,927 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 23,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 NSO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

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

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