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DK03 BTE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,021 mi
Last recorded80,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BTE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 80,021 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 80,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 80,013 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 80,002 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 77,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 73,553 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,349 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 70,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,551 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,154 miles

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

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

turbo waste gate disconnected

Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,355 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front radiator hose rubbing on steering rack.(has nearly rubbed hole in hose).

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,575 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,379 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 27,379 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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DK03 BTE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK03 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

DK03 BTE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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