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KX03 LXD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,583 mi
Last recorded70,583 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,583 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 70,583 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,669 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,067 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 64,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,186 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,041 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 56,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,986 miles

near side front wiper torn

off side front wiper torn

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

rear wiper torn

Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front wiper torn

off side front wiper torn

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,652 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 46,652 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,400 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 42,399 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front tyres wearing edges.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,022 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 LXD 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 60%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

KX03 LXD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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