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DK53 ZXZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,637 mi
Last recorded79,637 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,637 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,656 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 74,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,621 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 110,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 91,123 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 88,402 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 88,332 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Has Slight Play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,110 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 88,109 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,943 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 85,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,688 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 61,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,780 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 55,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,873 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,868 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,985 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 ZXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZXZ, 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 DK53 ZXZ registered?

DK53 ZXZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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