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DG53 ABK

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,146 mi
Last recorded126,146 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ABK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 126,146 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 119,869 miles

drivers door interior handle stiff

Fail 31 Jul 2015 119,649 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 107,554 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,848 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 94,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

body damage

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2 1/2mm

Pass 29 Feb 2012 81,531 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 81,531 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2011 67,697 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 67,697 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 27,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,348 miles

plastic covers fitted all over underside

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,930 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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DG53 ABK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 ABK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG53 ABK registered?

DG53 ABK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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