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DG53 AAK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,623 mi
Last recorded44,623 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 AAK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 44,623 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 44,623 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 44,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle pipe corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 43,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 62,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 41,027 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,383 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 38,885 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 38,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,995 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,995 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 33,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,553 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,161 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,690 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,020 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,280 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,965 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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DG53 AAK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG53 AAK, 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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DG53 AAK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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