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DG53 GYY

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,117 mi
Last recorded28,117 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GYY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,117 miles

Nearside front tyre is badly persished on outer shoulder

Fail 25 Oct 2011 28,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front tyre is badly persished on outer shoulder

Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,323 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 13,345 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,345 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 8,782 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 8,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 7,788 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 GYY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

DG53 GYY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is DG53 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 GYY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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