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DG53 GXK

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,606 mi
Last recorded195,606 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GXK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 195,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both outer sills have plastic covers on at time of test

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to large under tray at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2021 195,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both outer sills have plastic covers on at time of test

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to large under tray at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2020 193,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 193,029 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected u/j siezed (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 174,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

steering column universal joint slightly worn

Fail 30 Nov 2018 174,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

steering column universal joint slightly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2017 162,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 151,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 146,685 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 146,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s o/s inop (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak from engine o/s

Pass 5 Dec 2014 136,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 136,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 130,452 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 130,452 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 123,755 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 123,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 105,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 105,237 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,542 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 88,542 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s door not shutting properly

Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,686 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,678 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,875 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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DG53 GXK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 GXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG53 GXK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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