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DG53 GYN

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,586 mi
Last recorded95,586 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GYN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,586 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,290 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 88,652 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 87,303 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 87,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emisions not carried out vissual check only as it has perforated tipps (vosa help desk instructed to advise)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,840 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 60,835 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 54,258 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,212 miles

rear number plate starting to show signs of water ingress

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,175 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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DG53 GYN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 GYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG53 GYN registered?

DG53 GYN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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