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KV53 NVR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,777 mi
Last recorded81,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 81,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,366 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 77,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,295 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015
Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,147 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,433 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,129 miles

drivers door hard to undo advise repair

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,153 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres worn close to legal limt

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2010 26,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable td inspect brake pipes under vehicle due to covers fitted

unable to inspect outer and inner sills due to covers fitted

unable to inspect under vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,622 miles

unable td inspect brake pipes under vehicle due to covers fitted

unable to inspect outer and inner sills due to covers fitted

unable to inspect under vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,358 miles

drivers seatbelt twisted

Fail 22 Jan 2009 22,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seatbelt twisted

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,065 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,456 miles

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

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 NVR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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