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DK03 BUW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,217 mi
Last recorded64,217 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BUW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stained (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 64,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stained (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 62,838 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 62,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 57,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,744 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,295 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,861 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,796 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,215 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 37,209 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,003 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,702 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,839 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,874 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,721 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 20,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,550 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 BUW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK03 BUW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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