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KW03 RJZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,886 mi
Last recorded70,886 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 RJZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,886 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,957 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 66,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,045 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 63,045 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,771 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

amber indicator repeater lamps becoming pale

front suspension strut gaiters perished/deteriorated/ incomplete

fuel cap seal becoming perished

headlamp aims close to upper limit

nearside number plate lamp becoming loose

nearside wiper blade rubber perished at ends

offside front amber indicator lamp becoming pale

oil leak at engine; offside rear

one LED not functioning at centre stop lamp unit

rear number plate deteriorated

vehicle emission test requirements met after second extended test

Pass 21 Feb 2015 61,463 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated

noise developing at nearside rear hub

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N.s amber repeater lamp faded.

O.s amber repeater lamp faded.

O.s.f amber indicator lamp faded.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner tread

noise developing from nearside rear hub bearings

petrol cap seal perished

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Fail 22 Feb 2014 61,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner tread

noise developing from nearside rear hub bearings

petrol cap seal perished

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,053 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 54,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,195 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,851 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,716 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 41,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,982 miles

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,563 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 28,563 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,947 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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KW03 RJZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KW03 RJZ, 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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KW03 RJZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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