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DG53 GWV

2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,349 mi
Last recorded64,349 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GWV
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,349 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,214 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 62,214 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,834 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear road wheel has distorsion

Fail 15 Jul 2014 58,834 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear road wheel has distorsion

severe grinding noise from nearside rear when hand and footbrake operated on roller tester

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,204 miles

Oil leak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres badly cracked but not to cords

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,499 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal cracking

small oil leak from sump gasket

Fail 17 Jul 2012 51,499 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal cracking

small oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,876 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 46,876 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

both front discs badly pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,107 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 35,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,719 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2006 16,411 miles

How Reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,040 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,857
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Stop lamp not working 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
Headlamp aim too low 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
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DG53 GWV is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 GWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG53 GWV is a 2003 Smart City Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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