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LK03 KUV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,538 mi
Last recorded74,538 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 KUV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 70,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 67,007 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 67,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,437 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 44,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,468 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,051 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 37,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,987 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Petrol cap seal splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,632 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,037 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,136 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,952 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,901 miles

advise near side front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,039 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 5,328 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 KUV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KUV, 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 LK03 KUV registered?

LK03 KUV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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