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KX03 PWK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,506 mi
Last recorded84,506 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front fog light inoperative

Fail 28 Aug 2020 84,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 83,172 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,199 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 79,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,253 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH, O/S is worse (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,828 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH - o/s is worse (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,659 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 64,659 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 60,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,811 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 50,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,598 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,598 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,239 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 18,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,995 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 PWK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PWK, 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 PWK registered?

KX03 PWK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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