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DK03 BNY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,759 mi
Last recorded57,759 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BNY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 57,759 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 57,569 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,322 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,838 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 56,838 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 56,255 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,136 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,536 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 53,477 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 52,840 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,228 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 47,218 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,503 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 43,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,899 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 39,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,133 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,857 miles

Both front fog lights inoperative

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,862 miles

SRS light on

Fail 4 Apr 2008 31,862 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

SRS light on

Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,222 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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DK03 BNY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DK03 BNY, 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 DK03 BNY registered?

DK03 BNY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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