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BL03 UZM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,625 mi
Last recorded79,625 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 UZM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,625 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 68,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2019 68,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 62,213 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 62,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 57,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,366 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various covers fitted,not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 53,366 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various covers fitted,not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,922 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,922 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,437 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 51,437 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,865 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,281 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,839 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,250 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,672 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 41,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,255 miles

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

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

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 UZM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BL03 UZM, 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 UZM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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