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DG53 AAZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,704 mi
Last recorded54,704 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 AAZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,086 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 53,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jul 2014 42,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,566 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,712 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 38,712 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,899 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracked/cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2011 36,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracked/cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,727 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,093 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,481 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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DG53 AAZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DG53 AAZ, 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 DG53 AAZ registered?

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

Is DG53 AAZ safe to buy?

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