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MF52 KRV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 KRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 74,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,352 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,179 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 74,179 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,753 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE LETTER STYLE

HORN NOT CLEAR TONE

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,037 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE LETTER STYLE.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 73,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE LETTER STYLE.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,631 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,617 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,716 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,518 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,003 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,081 miles

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)

Oil leak

front and rear wheels containment within bodwork marginal

only 1 correct wheel bolt fitted per wheel but wheels not insecure and holes not elongated and bolts not loose (visual inspection)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 66,081 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Oil leak

front and rear wheels containment within bodwork marginal

only 1 correct wheel bolt fitted per wheel but wheels not insecure and holes not elongated and bolts not loose (visual inspection)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,039 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,881 miles

n/s/f headlight has water contamination inside lense

Pass 13 Dec 2008 49,725 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,215 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 45,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 40,119 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,119 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,453 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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MF52 KRV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MF52 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

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

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