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DG53 ABU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,855 mi
Last recorded47,855 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ABU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 47,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 47,844 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,154 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 46,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre treads cracked

Offside Front tyre treads cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,213 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,454 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,240 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 40,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,267 miles

both rear tyre's starting to perrish.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 36,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre's starting to perrish.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,982 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 32,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,704 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 28,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,765 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 ABU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ABU, 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 ABU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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