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SF03 KLU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

37,075 mi
Last recorded37,075 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 KLU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 37,075 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 35,909 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 35,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 34,209 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 33,298 miles

Both front tyres perished

Brake fluid reservoir cracked

Free play in brake pedal

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlight image poor, lens deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed jacking point starting to separate

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 32,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch badly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 32,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch badly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 31,708 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch above jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer only just reached the swept area

Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,907 miles

Front Tyres perished

Nearside Front Headlight aim poor, lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washers defective

Pass 25 Oct 2018 30,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working (bulb holder is out)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,080 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,966 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 26,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 26,297 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 24,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,308 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 17,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 14,607 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 14,607 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,172 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 11,172 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,886 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 9,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside front tyre starting to perish on outside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,261 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 8,261 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KLU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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