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DK03 BUE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,209 mi
Last recorded74,209 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 74,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Over Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,953 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Corroded in a few place along the pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Steering rack inner tie rod has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Corroded in a few place along the pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,146 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,146 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,778 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 63,778 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,927 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 58,669 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre slight wear on inner tread

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,669 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre slight wear on inner tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 56,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,064 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre inner side wall slight cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,430 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,050 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 32,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,442 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 23,442 miles

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

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

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 BUE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BUE, 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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DK03 BUE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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