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WK03 AKY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,541 mi
Last recorded80,541 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 AKY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,541 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2024 80,541 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 78,249 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the minimum limit(strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,602 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 24 Jun 2022 76,601 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn iINNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 16 Sep 2021 75,839 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 67,824 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 66,950 miles

Under Covers Fitted Obscuring The View Of Some Testable Items

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,121 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,768 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear cv boots perished

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 62,448 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 60,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,059 miles

1) tyres 145 65 14 front 175 55 15

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2010 51,299 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,454 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,488 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 31,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WK03 AKY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WK03 AKY, 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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WK03 AKY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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