MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
light oil leak
near side front steering arm and damper , after replacement a further inspection of associated components to be carried out / top suspension mounting , wheel bearing , lower ball joint .
recommend a thorough brakes inspection .rear foot brakes, and park brakes did not lock out when tested under load .
vehicle has been road tested , sligh rattle detected from front axle .
Central Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bent rim.rear numberplate marked.tyre craked.
bent rim.rear numberplate marked.tyre craked.
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 GXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?
DG53 GXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 November 2003.
Is DG53 GXZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG53 GXZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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