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KX03 LMJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,775 mi
Last recorded49,775 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LMJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,775 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 49,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,348 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 25 Aug 2015 48,348 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,260 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 48,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,670 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 38,552 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

fuel cap washer deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cut to cords not in excess of the requirements

Fail 26 May 2011 38,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

fuel cap washer deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cut to cords not in excess of the requirements

Pass 28 May 2010 34,639 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

under panels fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,921 miles

rearreg plate deteriating

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,300 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 18,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006

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 LMJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LMJ, 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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What year was KX03 LMJ registered?

KX03 LMJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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