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DK03 BXF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,039 mi
Last recorded67,039 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 67,031 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 64,370 miles

general under body corrison

Pass 20 Dec 2021 62,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 60,917 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge of tyre . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,684 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 59,660 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,169 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front springs corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,448 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 34,111 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,625 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 30,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 27,379 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,357 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 24,357 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 16,609 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,043 miles

front and rear registration plates starting to discolour and deteriorate

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 BXF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

DK03 BXF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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