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KV53 NTG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,034 mi
Last recorded50,034 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,034 miles

o/s rear drive shaft boot perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play n/s front suspension strut when jacked

Fail 10 Jun 2016 47,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play n/s front suspension strut when jacked

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,860 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear drive shaft boot split

slight play n/s front strut insert when jacked

Fail 6 Jun 2015 45,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear drive shaft boot split

slight play n/s front strut insert when jacked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,370 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,370 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,765 miles

corrosion on the inside of the front disc's.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 41,765 miles

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

corrosion on the inside of the front disc's.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 39,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

internal engine steel cover securing clip missing

Fail 26 Jan 2012 39,184 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

internal engine steel cover securing clip missing

Pass 8 Jan 2011 35,277 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,932 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre (not repairable).

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,603 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 20,662 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

gearbox leaking from o/s drive shaft seal

Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,662 miles

gearbox leaking from o/s drive shaft seal

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 NTG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NTG, 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 NTG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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