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DK53 ZZL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,607 mi
Last recorded69,607 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,607 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing minor play

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,581 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,581 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 55,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 49,533 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 44,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 43,012 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 43,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 39,838 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,490 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,704 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 25,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,745 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,504 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 ZZL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DK53 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

DK53 ZZL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DK53 ZZL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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