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DG53 EVR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,546 mi
Last recorded66,546 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 EVR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,546 miles

under trays fitted obstructing underside inspection,oil light flickering at idle,

Fail 19 Aug 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted obstructing underside inspection,oil light flickering at idle,

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,490 miles

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

engine maqnagement lamp on

extensive plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front strut/stub axles corroding

oil lamp flicker at idle

sidewall/tread cracking and inner edge wearing nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2014 65,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine maqnagement lamp on

extensive plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front strut/stub axles corroding

oil lamp flicker at idle

recom wheel allignment check

sidewall/tread cracking and inner edge wearing nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,356 miles

all vehicle levels/pressures low. [topped up]

both wipers in poor condition.

extensive plastic covers fitted at underbody and engine etc.

offside seat belt twisted at lower mount.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 60,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all vehicle levels/pressures low. [topped up]

both wipers in poor condition.

extensive plastic covers fitted at underbody and engine etc.

offside seat belt twisted at lower mount.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,985 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

accident damage at offside front bumper

excess underbody/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

partial failure rear centre stop lamp

Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage at offside front bumper

excess underbody/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

offside front tyre sidewall/tread cracking/splitting and inner edge wearing

partial failure rear centre stop lamp

Fail 22 Jun 2011 49,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

please note front brake disc worn and pitted

please note stickers on rear window blocking some rear view

Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,909 miles

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

please note front brake disc worn and pitted

please note stickers on rear window blocking some rear view

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,306 miles

o/s front bumper cracked/broken

o/s seat belt twisted

partial failure centre stop lamp

rear reg' plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2007 33,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut in sidewall o/s front tyre

front wiper smear

o/s front bumper cracked/broken

o/s seat belt twisted

partial failure centre stop lamp

rear reg' plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

recom' wheel allignment check

tread/sidewall cracking and inner edge wearing n/s front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,103 miles

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

sidewall damage and inner tread wear o/s front tyre

wiper "smear"

Fail 12 Sep 2006 25,103 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sidewall damage and inner tread wear o/s front tyre

wiper "smear"

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 EVR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVR, 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 EVR registered?

DG53 EVR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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