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DK53 ZZP

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,434 mi
Last recorded55,434 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 55,434 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 55,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 54,391 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 51,307 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 51,297 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 46,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,199 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 45,186 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 38,093 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 36,681 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,065 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 20,796 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,661 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 18,656 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,498 miles

cracks to nearside rear tyre tread

nearside rear tyre edge worn below limit

Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,685 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 16,683 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,553 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 14,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 11,183 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 ZZP is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK53 ZZP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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