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KW03 RLY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,150 mi
Last recorded45,150 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 45,150 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody corrosion covered in grease/under sealant

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2020 45,312 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,679 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front both sides tyre outer wall light signs cracking

oil leak

underside front and rear signs of corrosion to components time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2019 43,666 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour rear both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front both sides tyre outer wall light signs cracking

oil leak

underside front and rear signs of corrosion to components time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,319 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 37,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inside face of disc

Fail 31 Mar 2014 30,565 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,755 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,271 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 25,271 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 19,266 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 RLY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KW03 RLY, 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 RLY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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