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KX03 LVY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,337 mi
Last recorded56,337 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 LVY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 56,337 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 52,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,383 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 49,383 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,297 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 38,103 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 38,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 37,197 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,808 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 35,808 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 35,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 35,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,451 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,028 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 34,729 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,729 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,569 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,062 miles

rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 13 Jan 2009 34,057 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,813 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 32,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,895 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,887 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 LVY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

KX03 LVY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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