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BL03 ULZ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ULZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,696 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,283 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,521 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 18 Jun 2019 89,521 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2018 82,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,563 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 75,563 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f under 75% of tread legal (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,763 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 69,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,738 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,795 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,212 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 39,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment light is on

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,721 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 31,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BL03 ULZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL03 ULZ, 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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BL03 ULZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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