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DK03 BXJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,695 mi
Last recorded54,695 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,695 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 54,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 44,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,902 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front road wheel out of shape

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

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

Offside front road wheel out of shape

Oil leak around offside rear driveshaft seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 35,902 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front road wheel out of shape

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

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

Offside front road wheel out of shape

Oil leak around offside rear driveshaft seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,539 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,765 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 28,765 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jul 2011 26,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,163 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,103 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 May 2008 20,053 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,275 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 BXJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BXJ, 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 BXJ registered?

DK03 BXJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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