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OU03 KTA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,027 mi
Last recorded62,027 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 KTA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 62,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2017 62,025 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front seatbelt twisted but not affecting operation

Fail 3 Mar 2017 62,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front seatbelt twisted but not affecting operation

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 56,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,360 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,561 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 55,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,721 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 54,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,562 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 51,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,131 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,493 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,493 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 44,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,429 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 43,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,076 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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OU03 KTA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OU03 KTA, 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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OU03 KTA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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