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KX03 LLM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,988 mi
Last recorded68,988 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LLM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 68,988 miles

Emissions not tested three manifold bolts sheared (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 59,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlights aim low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,894 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 54,851 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,410 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 46,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,315 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,480 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,708 miles

Air bag ,warning light on

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Air bag warning light on

Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,604 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 26,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,614 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,880 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 22 May 2006 12,816 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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KX03 LLM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KX03 LLM, 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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KX03 LLM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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