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LK03 KTE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,349 mi
Last recorded27,349 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 KTE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 27,349 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 25,640 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 23,532 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 21,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 19,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 19,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 18,727 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 18,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 18,009 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 17,064 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 12 Aug 2015 15,668 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 14,591 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,591 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,570 miles

offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2013 13,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres badly perished and spliting

offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,765 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,393 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 9,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 7,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 5,817 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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LK03 KTE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LK03 KTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK03 KTE?

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What year was LK03 KTE registered?

LK03 KTE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is LK03 KTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 KTE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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