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AY53 BZK

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,271 mi
Last recorded95,271 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 95,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 95,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 90,433 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 90,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 90,390 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 90,386 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,573 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 84,571 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,388 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,857 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 57,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 56,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective also twisted (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic undertray is fitted to the length of the car underneath prevents a full inspection to be carried out

Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F Fog light inop.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,368 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 54,665 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,995 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,087 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,770 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,923 miles

front discs badly corroded on inside face

front lower arm bushes starting to fail but no play present

rear shocker bushes perished but no movement present

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,532 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 70,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 64,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,620 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 36,322 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,322 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,505 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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AY53 BZK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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 BZK, 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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AY53 BZK is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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