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KX03 LSJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,654 mi
Last recorded79,654 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LSJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 79,654 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 79,641 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 72,739 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 68,673 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 68,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides - probable lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking by filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 66,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 22 Apr 2021 66,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 May 2020 66,613 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,257 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,110 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge(175/55r15) (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,222 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 61,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,308 miles

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

nearside front coil spring corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2015 58,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front coil spring corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,779 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 55,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,052 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 43,162 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,958 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)

Pass 6 May 2008 29,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 23,326 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,330 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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KX03 LSJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LSJ, 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 LSJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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