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AY53 BZJ

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,675 mi
Last recorded134,675 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BZJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 134,675 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 114,506 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 114,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear brake weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 68,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 67,653 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 67,653 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 64,920 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 64,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2016 63,861 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,557 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,148 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 62,148 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,194 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 61,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,559 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,691 miles

both front tyres close to limit

front discs corroded

rear wiperblade split

Fail 28 Oct 2010 57,691 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front tyres close to limit

front discs corroded

rear wiperblade split

Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,101 miles

engine management light on

front bumper damaged

nearside no plate light taped in place

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 25 Sep 2009 47,170 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

front bumper damaged

nearside no plate light taped in place

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,053 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 31,053 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,569 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 21,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,700 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AY53 BZJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 BZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY53 BZJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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