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SF03 KJE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,362 mi
Last recorded53,362 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 KJE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion drivers side sill slightly corroded below drivers door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r brake pipes corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r shocker bush worn and perished but no excessive play (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre close to legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s/r shocker bush worn and perished but no excessive play (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre close to legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine oil sump corroded and pouris (leaking oil) ()

Oil leak oil leak coming from o/s differential seal on gearbox ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

radiator and cooling fan insecure

undetray fitted not allowing inspection on components

various suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 53,362 miles

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken n/s/r coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion drivers side sill slightly corroded below drivers door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r brake pipes corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r shocker bush worn and perished but no excessive play (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre close to legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s/r shocker bush worn and perished but no excessive play (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre close to legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine oil sump corroded and pouris (leaking oil) ()

Oil leak oil leak coming from o/s differential seal on gearbox ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

radiator and cooling fan insecure

undetray fitted not allowing inspection on components

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,433 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,394 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 36,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,777 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 32,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,365 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 29,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,427 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,752 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 21,171 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,171 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 18,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,869 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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SF03 KJE 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 68.4%.

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 SF03 KJE, 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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SF03 KJE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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