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BF52 TBZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,183 mi
Last recorded74,183 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 TBZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 74,183 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,953 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 56,043 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 37,704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,886 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 27,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,489 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 26,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn uneven (inner edge worn)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,632 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 22,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,165 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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BF52 TBZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF52 TBZ, 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 BF52 TBZ registered?

BF52 TBZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is BF52 TBZ safe to buy?

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