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MV03 CKN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,311 mi
Last recorded80,311 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 CKN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 80,311 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 78,438 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,051 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake pipes corroded /suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 18 years old

Nearside Front winter tyre fitted all others standard

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

steering operation feels stiff

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,007 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 69,007 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 68,422 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 65,839 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,030 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 63,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,435 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,421 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 43,436 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,564 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads 50% worn.

nearside inner rear tyre starting to split on inside wall.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,662 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,910 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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MV03 CKN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV03 CKN, 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 MV03 CKN registered?

MV03 CKN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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