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AY53 BZL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,189 mi
Last recorded61,189 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,189 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,905 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,009 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front wipers poor

N/s/rear tyre close to tread ware indicator

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,294 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 41,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,248 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,757 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,081 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 BZL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

AY53 BZL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 BZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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