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DK53 ZXR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,074 mi
Last recorded35,074 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ZXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 35,074 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s&n/s (1.2.1 (f))

eml light on

Fail 13 Feb 2020 35,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s&n/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s&n/s (1.2.1 (f))

eml light on

Pass 27 Dec 2018 31,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 31,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 28,040 miles

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

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

eml is illuminated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 23,968 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged(cut not exposing cord)

mgt light

Pass 13 May 2015 17,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 12,230 miles

EML on

wipers worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,202 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 44,201 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,434 miles

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

fuel cap slight cracking to seal

n/s rear tyre cuts to sidewalls not exposing cords

Fail 11 Dec 2008 35,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

fuel cap slight cracking to seal

n/s rear tyre cuts to sidewalls not exposing cords

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,976 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,321 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

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 ZXR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK53 ZXR, 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 ZXR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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