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DK03 BWN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,867 mi
Last recorded31,867 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 31,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 30,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 28,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 26,820 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 25,936 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 25,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 24,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 22,889 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 22,631 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 21,892 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 21,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 19,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 18,043 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 16,741 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,420 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,216 miles

Aid fitted to steering wheel

Conversion to operating pedals

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 14,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Aid fitted to steering wheel

Conversion to operating pedals

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,747 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,527 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 7,165 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 5,816 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 BWN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BWN, 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 BWN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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