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DG53 GXX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,360 mi
Last recorded69,360 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GXX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,360 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,140 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre slightly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 64,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,878 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 62,878 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,348 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 61,348 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,343 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 38,152 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 38,151 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 36,707 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low on tread

Fail 23 May 2011 36,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads starting to wear low on tread

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2010 35,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have 2mm tread bald on inner edges and outer edges of tread cut/perishing

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,629 miles

both front tyres have 2mm tread bald on inner edges and outer edges of tread cut/perishing

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,645 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 31,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 May 2008 30,493 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 25,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,979 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 GXX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

DG53 GXX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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