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KV53 NVD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Orange Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 NVD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,310 miles

Decelerometer test due to vehicle modification

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 19 Sep 2014 84,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Decelerometer test due to vehicle modification

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 26 Jan 2012 82,144 miles

exhaust bolt to manifold missing

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,144 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust bolt to manifold missing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,520 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,111 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,644 miles

GPS mounted on wrong part of screen

Oil leak

headlight aimm on lower limits

high level brake light...only partly working some of the time

Pass 13 Nov 2006 44,575 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 44,523 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 NVD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Orange with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NVD, 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 NVD registered?

KV53 NVD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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