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AU03 DCV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,312 mi
Last recorded40,312 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DCV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 40,312 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022
Fail 2 Jul 2022 39,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 36,886 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2019 35,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 33,859 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,193 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,457 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,080 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 26,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,993 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 24,993 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,292 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,014 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 19,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,428 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 13,428 miles

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

Offside 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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AU03 DCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AU03 DCV, 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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What year was AU03 DCV registered?

AU03 DCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AU03 DCV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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