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KW03 ROU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,381 mi
Last recorded77,381 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,381 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,677 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,282 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 67,248 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,230 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 63,230 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,934 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 56,931 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,688 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,688 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,406 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,012 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 50,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,043 miles

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 9 Oct 2007 47,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,448 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,837 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 ROU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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