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MF52 KNK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,581 mi
Last recorded54,581 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 KNK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,682 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil tank corroded.

structural corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,843 miles

both seat belts webbing twisted

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

rear body panels have some damage to them

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 3 Sep 2019 50,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both seat belts webbing twisted

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

rear body panels have some damage to them

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,470 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

rear bumper has some damage to it

Pass 30 May 2017 50,158 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 50,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 49,021 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 46,278 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,448 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 44,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s and n/s/f tyres cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2013 42,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s/f tyres side walls cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,251 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres side walls cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,447 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres sidewall cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,666 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 35,666 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,883 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 32,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,606 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,417 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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MF52 KNK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MF52 KNK, 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 MF52 KNK registered?

MF52 KNK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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