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AY53 BZC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,539 mi
Last recorded83,539 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,539 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 83,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2024
Pass 18 Sep 2023 61,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,812 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,972 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,149 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,557 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 32,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,608 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,864 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder due to cover fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,914 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,714 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 9,714 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,904 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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AY53 BZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AY53 BZC, 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 AY53 BZC registered?

AY53 BZC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 BZC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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