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KV53 OER

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,936 mi
Last recorded19,936 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 OER
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,936 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 11,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside & off side rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2015 11,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

windscreen is insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2015 11,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

windscreen is insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2014 11,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated and badly split on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Jan 2014 11,137 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated and badly split on inner shoulder

Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,790 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,521 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 8,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 7,031 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 5,644 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 4,140 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 OER is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OER, 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 OER registered?

KV53 OER is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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