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M99 RKD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,618 mi
Last recorded50,618 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 RKD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 50,618 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,474 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 46,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 42,230 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 64,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 64,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 33,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 31,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 26,912 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 22,235 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 22,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 13,554 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 13,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 12,812 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 8,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,985 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,975 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,218 miles

fuel cap seal perished

n/s wiper rubber split,clearing action poor

Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,218 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 65,198 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,792 miles

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

bulbs not working in upper stop lamp cluster

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,428 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 55,428 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,703 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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M99 RKD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M99 RKD, 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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M99 RKD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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