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DK53 ZWZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,623 mi
Last recorded51,623 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ZWZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,623 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 51,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 50,971 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 50,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 50,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,723 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 49,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,320 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 47,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,612 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 45,608 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,381 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,361 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 19 Aug 2011 30,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,151 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slightly pitted

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,281 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 25,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,506 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,810 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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DK53 ZWZ 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 75%.

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 DK53 ZWZ, 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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DK53 ZWZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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