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DG53 GXZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,812 mi
Last recorded71,812 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GXZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2019 71,812 miles

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 .

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,986 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,952 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,756 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,397 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,047 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,157 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,723 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,832 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,452 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 26,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bent rim.rear numberplate marked.tyre craked.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,211 miles

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.

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 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.

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