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WK53 DVA

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,896 mi
Last recorded69,896 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DVA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 69,896 miles

Emissions unable to be completed all emissions were failing at time vehicle ceased to run (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at brace bar but within 30 cm of brake servo mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper rubbers deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

oil light flickering

Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,157 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 67,157 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,432 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 59,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,673 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 55,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 52,576 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 52,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,611 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 39,592 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 23,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 20,432 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 20,339 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 19,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,744 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 19,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 15,063 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 13,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 10,450 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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WK53 DVA 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 65.4%.

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 WK53 DVA, 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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WK53 DVA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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