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AY53 BZH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BZH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides & brake discs corroded front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,468 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 50,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 48,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,216 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,556 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 39,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,245 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,446 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 25,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,687 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,449 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 BZH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH registered?

AY53 BZH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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