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YN03 KXC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,307 mi
Last recorded102,307 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,382 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 98,246 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,488 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 57,300 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,780 miles

COOLANT HOSE FOULING STEERING RACK GAITOR ON O/S/F - HOSE DAMAGED. ADVISE IMMEDIATE RECTIFICATION

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED

N/S/F INNER BRAKE PAD APPEARS WORN

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 53,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

COOLANT HOSE FOULING STEERING RACK GAITOR ON O/S/F - HOSE DAMAGED. ADVISE IMMEDIATE RECTIFICATION

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED

N/S/F INNER BRAKE PAD APPEARS WORN

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,904 miles

wipers suspension bushes headlamps boot split all worn

Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,904 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wipers suspension bushes headlamps boot split all worn

Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,523 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,319 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 28,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Feb 2013 23,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,382 miles

tread starting to crack on both front tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2012
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,336 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,106 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 17,088 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,202 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,396 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 5,861 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 4,203 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 KXC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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