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D23 BAW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,946 mi
Last recorded57,946 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 BAW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 57,946 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES LOW AND REAR SUBFRAME CORREDED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 55,829 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 54,164 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,677 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,574 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,461 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 49,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,013 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 48,013 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,667 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 39,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 39,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,431 miles

front discs rusty

slight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Fail 10 Nov 2015 35,430 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs rusty

slight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,783 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 34,781 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,695 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 29,693 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump leaking oil

Pass 1 Nov 2012 27,802 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,375 miles

Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 26,371 miles

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

Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,769 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,826 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,375 miles

both front tyres becomming badly cracked/perished

Fail 27 Nov 2008 18,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres becomming badly cracked/perished

Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,319 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 13,112 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 7,270 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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D23 BAW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D23 BAW, 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 D23 BAW registered?

D23 BAW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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