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AU03 DDL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,398 mi
Last recorded62,398 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DDL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 62,398 miles

Engine oil level low,

Slight dent in nearside front wheel inner edge,

Fail 17 Dec 2014 62,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine oil level low,

Slight dent in nearside front wheel inner edge,

Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,916 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Dec 2013 49,916 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)

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,796 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,789 miles

nearside rear tyre badly perished

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,061 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs corroded

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,024 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 33,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s/f shock absorber dust covers split/broken

Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,862 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,295 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 20,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,591 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,020 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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AU03 DDL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU03 DDL, 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 DDL registered?

AU03 DDL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is AU03 DDL safe to buy?

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