MOT Status
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92,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil light on
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil light on
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))
Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK BROKEN (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened TOP MOUNT EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
OSR inner wheel rim damaged
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
OSR inner wheel rim damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK03 BVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?
DK03 BVJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is DK03 BVJ safe to buy?
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