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BD52 KTC

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,062 mi
Last recorded73,062 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 KTC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 73,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 64,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,100 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,333 miles

both front discs pitted

light scratch across windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front discs pitted

light scratch across windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,951 miles

light scratch on windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2010 37,951 miles

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

light scratch on windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,155 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,084 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 24,591 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,512 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BD52 KTC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD52 KTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD52 KTC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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