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KX03 SDV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,063 mi
Last recorded81,063 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,063 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,353 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 76,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 72,523 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 69,543 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 69,543 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2011 62,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,668 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 60,666 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,254 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,002 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,194 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,047 miles

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

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 SDV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

KX03 SDV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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