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KV53 NVU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,249 mi
Last recorded84,249 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 84,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 82,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 82,072 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 73,849 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,086 miles

O/S ABS ring broken

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,189 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,656 miles

N/S rear tyre slightly perished on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,656 miles

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

N/S rear tyre slightly perished on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,504 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,182 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 35,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,250 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 NVU 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 75%.

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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

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

Is KV53 NVU safe to buy?

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