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DK03 BWL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,975 mi
Last recorded72,975 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 72,975 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 72,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 45,649 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 45,649 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 41,359 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,359 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 41,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steering and susp slight

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,111 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,587 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,538 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,014 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,882 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 9,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,834 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 BWL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BWL, 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 BWL registered?

DK03 BWL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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