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DK03 BVJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

92,698 mi
Last recorded92,698 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 92,698 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,242 miles

Oil light on

Fail 26 Feb 2024 92,241 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 89,097 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 89,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,087 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 83,086 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,592 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 75,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,776 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,155 miles

OSR inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2018 62,155 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OSR inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,642 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 59,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,819 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,600 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 46,795 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 46,795 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,102 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 43,102 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,581 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 38,581 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,188 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 33,188 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,606 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 39,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,116 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 21,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,410 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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

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