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YN03 KVF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,936 mi
Last recorded108,936 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 KVF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 108,936 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 107,146 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 105,436 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 102,176 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 101,078 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 101,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,003 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018

Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,109 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 89,037 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,037 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 75,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 65,100 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 65,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,029 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 53,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 43,746 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 34,545 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 34,408 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 25,041 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 25,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 17,152 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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YN03 KVF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YN03 KVF, 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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YN03 KVF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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