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KW03 RPU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,073 mi
Last recorded47,073 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 47,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 46,613 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 45,898 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 45,879 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 44,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape/split in tread and deflated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

tip of exhaust back box missing

Fail 7 Oct 2017 44,749 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both wing repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape/split in tread and deflated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

tip of exhaust back box missing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,630 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

very rusty under car

Fail 10 Oct 2016 40,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

very rusty under car

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,647 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,451 miles

Front wiper blades smeering slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 34,601 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,770 miles

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

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

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

n/s o/s front tyre tread cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2012 32,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s front tyre tread cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,899 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,950 miles

both front tyres age cracks

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,536 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,699 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 25,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,500 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 3,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,302 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 RPU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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