MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside door lock stiff
Offside door lock stiff
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside door latch stiff inside & outside
Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside door latch stiff inside
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside door latch stiff inside & outside
Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside door latch stiff inside
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear outer tyre wall starting to split/ perish
small splits in offside rear inner tyre wall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre tread starting to perish
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK53 ZYG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?
DK53 ZYG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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